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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587,406.48, 810,751.32 and 332,898

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587,406.48, 810,751.32 and 332,898 is: 459,473.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587,406.48 : 810,751.32 = 332,898 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587,406.48/810,751.32 = 332,898/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587,406.48x = 810,751.32 × 332,898
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587,406.48x = 269,897,492,925.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,897,492,925.36/587,406.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459,473.13

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