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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,215.28, 811,821.24 and 330,119.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,215.28, 811,821.24 and 330,119.76 is: 455,612.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,215.28 : 811,821.24 = 330,119.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,215.28/811,821.24 = 330,119.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,215.28x = 811,821.24 × 330,119.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,215.28x = 267,998,232,911.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,998,232,911.70/588,215.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455,612.50

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