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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590,565.58, 815,007 and 332,531.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590,565.58, 815,007 and 332,531.26 is: 458,908.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590,565.58 : 815,007 = 332,531.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590,565.58/815,007 = 332,531.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590,565.58x = 815,007 × 332,531.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590,565.58x = 271,015,304,618.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,015,304,618.82/590,565.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458,908.06

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