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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,211.31, 811,731.53 and 333,562.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,211.31, 811,731.53 and 333,562.49 is: 460,316.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,211.31 : 811,731.53 = 333,562.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,211.31/811,731.53 = 333,562.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,211.31x = 811,731.53 × 333,562.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,211.31x = 270,763,190,358.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,763,190,358.31/588,211.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460,316.20

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