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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587,046.12, 810,124.14 and 332,397.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587,046.12, 810,124.14 and 332,397.72 is: 458,709.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587,046.12 : 810,124.14 = 332,397.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587,046.12/810,124.14 = 332,397.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587,046.12x = 810,124.14 × 332,397.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587,046.12x = 269,283,417,052.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,283,417,052.96/587,046.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458,709.13

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