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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587,048.28, 810,129.81 and 332,449.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587,048.28, 810,129.81 and 332,449.08 is: 458,781.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587,048.28 : 810,129.81 = 332,449.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587,048.28/810,129.81 = 332,449.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587,048.28x = 810,129.81 × 332,449.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587,048.28x = 269,326,910,015.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,326,910,015.08/587,048.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458,781.53

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