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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,214.08, 811,743.36 and 333,559.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,214.08, 811,743.36 and 333,559.68 is: 460,316.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,214.08 : 811,743.36 = 333,559.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,214.08/811,743.36 = 333,559.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,214.08x = 811,743.36 × 333,559.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,214.08x = 270,764,855,403.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,764,855,403.73/588,214.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460,316.86

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