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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,111.92, 811,685.04 and 333,409.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,111.92, 811,685.04 and 333,409.04 is: 460,155.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,111.92 : 811,685.04 = 333,409.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,111.92/811,685.04 = 333,409.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,111.92x = 811,685.04 × 333,409.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,111.92x = 270,623,129,968.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,623,129,968.76/588,111.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460,155.83

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