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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,227.68, 811,898.40 and 333,727.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,227.68, 811,898.40 and 333,727.84 is: 460,626.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,227.68 : 811,898.40 = 333,727.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,227.68/811,898.40 = 333,727.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,227.68x = 811,898.40 × 333,727.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,227.68x = 270,953,099,331.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,953,099,331.46/588,227.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460,626.23

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