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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,214.74, 811,736.28 and 333,565.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,214.74, 811,736.28 and 333,565.92 is: 460,320.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,214.74 : 811,736.28 = 333,565.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,214.74/811,736.28 = 333,565.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,214.74x = 811,736.28 × 333,565.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,214.74x = 270,767,559,035.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,767,559,035.58/588,214.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460,320.93

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