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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,216.78, 811,823.31 and 330,121.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,216.78, 811,823.31 and 330,121.26 is: 455,614.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,216.78 : 811,823.31 = 330,121.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,216.78/811,823.31 = 330,121.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,216.78x = 811,823.31 × 330,121.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,216.78x = 268,000,133,994.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,000,133,994.57/588,216.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455,614.57

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