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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,251.74, 811,787.40 and 333,602.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,251.74, 811,787.40 and 333,602.93 is: 460,372.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,251.74 : 811,787.40 = 333,602.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,251.74/811,787.40 = 333,602.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,251.74x = 811,787.40 × 333,602.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,251.74x = 270,814,656,330.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,814,656,330.79/588,251.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460,372.04

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