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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,218.28, 811,825.38 and 330,122.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,218.28, 811,825.38 and 330,122.76 is: 455,616.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,218.28 : 811,825.38 = 330,122.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,218.28/811,825.38 = 330,122.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,218.28x = 811,825.38 × 330,122.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,218.28x = 268,002,035,083.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,002,035,083.65/588,218.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455,616.64

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