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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587,444.83, 810,713.96 and 332,798.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587,444.83, 810,713.96 and 332,798.11 is: 459,284.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587,444.83 : 810,713.96 = 332,798.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587,444.83/810,713.96 = 332,798.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587,444.83x = 810,713.96 × 332,798.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587,444.83x = 269,804,073,638.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,804,073,638.62/587,444.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459,284.11

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