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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,065.11, 811,547.70 and 333,427.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,065.11, 811,547.70 and 333,427.03 is: 460,139.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,065.11 : 811,547.70 = 333,427.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,065.11/811,547.70 = 333,427.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,065.11x = 811,547.70 × 333,427.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,065.11x = 270,591,939,314.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,591,939,314.33/588,065.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460,139.42

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