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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,217.74, 811,740.42 and 333,568.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,217.74, 811,740.42 and 333,568.92 is: 460,325.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,217.74 : 811,740.42 = 333,568.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,217.74/811,740.42 = 333,568.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,217.74x = 811,740.42 × 333,568.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,217.74x = 270,771,375,219.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,771,375,219.75/588,217.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460,325.07

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