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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587,496.54, 810,742.32 and 332,847.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587,496.54, 810,742.32 and 332,847.12 is: 459,327.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587,496.54 : 810,742.32 = 332,847.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587,496.54/810,742.32 = 332,847.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587,496.54x = 810,742.32 × 332,847.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587,496.54x = 269,853,246,274.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,853,246,274.12/587,496.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459,327.38

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