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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,200.13, 811,716.80 and 333,551.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,200.13, 811,716.80 and 333,551.52 is: 460,301.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,200.13 : 811,716.80 = 333,551.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,200.13/811,716.80 = 333,551.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,200.13x = 811,716.80 × 333,551.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,200.13x = 270,749,370,781.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,749,370,781.78/588,200.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460,301.45

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