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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,115.92, 811,690.56 and 333,413.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,115.92, 811,690.56 and 333,413.04 is: 460,161.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,115.92 : 811,690.56 = 333,413.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,115.92/811,690.56 = 333,413.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,115.92x = 811,690.56 × 333,413.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,115.92x = 270,628,217,148.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,628,217,148.90/588,115.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460,161.35

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