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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587,444.58, 810,713.61 and 332,797.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587,444.58, 810,713.61 and 332,797.86 is: 459,283.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587,444.58 : 810,713.61 = 332,797.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587,444.58/810,713.61 = 332,797.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587,444.58x = 810,713.61 × 332,797.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587,444.58x = 269,803,754,480.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,803,754,480.88/587,444.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459,283.76

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