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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,250.04, 811,755.42 and 333,624.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,250.04, 811,755.42 and 333,624.92 is: 460,385.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,250.04 : 811,755.42 = 333,624.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,250.04/811,755.42 = 333,624.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,250.04x = 811,755.42 × 333,624.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,250.04x = 270,821,837,057.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,821,837,057.07/588,250.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460,385.58

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