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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,117.92, 811,693.32 and 333,415.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,117.92, 811,693.32 and 333,415.04 is: 460,164.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,117.92 : 811,693.32 = 333,415.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,117.92/811,693.32 = 333,415.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,117.92x = 811,693.32 × 333,415.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,117.92x = 270,630,760,755.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,630,760,755.53/588,117.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460,164.11

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