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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587,445.58, 810,714.99 and 332,798.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587,445.58, 810,714.99 and 332,798.86 is: 459,285.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587,445.58 : 810,714.99 = 332,798.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587,445.58/810,714.99 = 332,798.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587,445.58x = 810,714.99 × 332,798.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587,445.58x = 269,805,024,456.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,805,024,456.91/587,445.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459,285.14

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