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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587,398.48, 810,740.28 and 332,890

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587,398.48, 810,740.28 and 332,890 is: 459,462.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587,398.48 : 810,740.28 = 332,890 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587,398.48/810,740.28 = 332,890/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587,398.48x = 810,740.28 × 332,890
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587,398.48x = 269,887,331,809.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,887,331,809.20/587,398.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459,462.09

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