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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587,351.64, 810,517.86 and 332,704.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587,351.64, 810,517.86 and 332,704.65 is: 459,116.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587,351.64 : 810,517.86 = 332,704.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587,351.64/810,517.86 = 332,704.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587,351.64x = 810,517.86 × 332,704.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587,351.64x = 269,663,060,930.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,663,060,930.05/587,351.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459,116.89

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