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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,020.68, 811,612.74 and 333,520.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,020.68, 811,612.74 and 333,520.84 is: 460,340.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,020.68 : 811,612.74 = 333,520.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,020.68/811,612.74 = 333,520.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,020.68x = 811,612.74 × 333,520.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,020.68x = 270,689,762,799.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,689,762,799.50/588,020.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460,340.55

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