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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,212.31, 811,732.91 and 333,563.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,212.31, 811,732.91 and 333,563.49 is: 460,317.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,212.31 : 811,732.91 = 333,563.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,212.31/811,732.91 = 333,563.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,212.31x = 811,732.91 × 333,563.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,212.31x = 270,764,462,407.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,764,462,407.46/588,212.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460,317.57

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