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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587,450.76, 810,679.23 and 332,801.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587,450.76, 810,679.23 and 332,801.34 is: 459,264.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587,450.76 : 810,679.23 = 332,801.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587,450.76/810,679.23 = 332,801.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587,450.76x = 810,679.23 × 332,801.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587,450.76x = 269,795,134,054.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,795,134,054.17/587,450.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459,264.25

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