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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,215.08, 811,744.74 and 333,560.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,215.08, 811,744.74 and 333,560.68 is: 460,318.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,215.08 : 811,744.74 = 333,560.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,215.08/811,744.74 = 333,560.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,215.08x = 811,744.74 × 333,560.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,215.08x = 270,766,127,460.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,766,127,460.82/588,215.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460,318.24

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