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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587,052.78, 810,136.02 and 332,453.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587,052.78, 810,136.02 and 332,453.58 is: 458,787.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587,052.78 : 810,136.02 = 332,453.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587,052.78/810,136.02 = 332,453.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587,052.78x = 810,136.02 × 332,453.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587,052.78x = 269,332,620,135.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,332,620,135.95/587,052.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458,787.74

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