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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,116.92, 811,691.94 and 333,414.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,116.92, 811,691.94 and 333,414.04 is: 460,162.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,116.92 : 811,691.94 = 333,414.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,116.92/811,691.94 = 333,414.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,116.92x = 811,691.94 × 333,414.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,116.92x = 270,629,488,950.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,629,488,950.84/588,116.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460,162.73

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