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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587,498.54, 810,745.08 and 332,849.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587,498.54, 810,745.08 and 332,849.12 is: 459,330.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587,498.54 : 810,745.08 = 332,849.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587,498.54/810,745.08 = 332,849.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587,498.54x = 810,745.08 × 332,849.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587,498.54x = 269,855,786,422.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,855,786,422.33/587,498.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459,330.14

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