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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,245.04, 811,593 and 333,547.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,245.04, 811,593 and 333,547.02 is: 460,189.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,245.04 : 811,593 = 333,547.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,245.04/811,593 = 333,547.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,245.04x = 811,593 × 333,547.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,245.04x = 270,704,426,602.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,704,426,602.86/588,245.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460,189.90

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