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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587,253.96, 810,409.68 and 332,654.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587,253.96, 810,409.68 and 332,654.16 is: 459,062.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587,253.96 : 810,409.68 = 332,654.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587,253.96/810,409.68 = 332,654.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587,253.96x = 810,409.68 × 332,654.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587,253.96x = 269,586,151,356.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,586,151,356.27/587,253.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459,062.30

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