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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587,254.96, 810,411.06 and 332,655.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587,254.96, 810,411.06 and 332,655.16 is: 459,063.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587,254.96 : 810,411.06 = 332,655.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587,254.96/810,411.06 = 332,655.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587,254.96x = 810,411.06 × 332,655.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587,254.96x = 269,587,420,830.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,587,420,830.07/587,254.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459,063.68

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