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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587,250.03, 810,404.72 and 332,601.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587,250.03, 810,404.72 and 332,601.23 is: 458,989.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587,250.03 : 810,404.72 = 332,601.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587,250.03/810,404.72 = 332,601.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587,250.03x = 810,404.72 × 332,601.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587,250.03x = 269,541,600,954.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,541,600,954.78/587,250.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458,989.51

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