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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587,237.76, 810,360.99 and 332,590.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587,237.76, 810,360.99 and 332,590.77 is: 458,959.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587,237.76 : 810,360.99 = 332,590.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587,237.76/810,360.99 = 332,590.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587,237.76x = 810,360.99 × 332,590.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587,237.76x = 269,518,585,642.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,518,585,642.06/587,237.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458,959.90

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