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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,064.11, 811,546.32 and 333,426.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,064.11, 811,546.32 and 333,426.03 is: 460,138.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,064.11 : 811,546.32 = 333,426.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,064.11/811,546.32 = 333,426.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,064.11x = 811,546.32 × 333,426.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,064.11x = 270,590,665,971.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,590,665,971.58/588,064.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460,138.04

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