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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,216.08, 811,746.12 and 333,561.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,216.08, 811,746.12 and 333,561.68 is: 460,319.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,216.08 : 811,746.12 = 333,561.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,216.08/811,746.12 = 333,561.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,216.08x = 811,746.12 × 333,561.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,216.08x = 270,767,399,520.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,767,399,520.68/588,216.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460,319.62

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