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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,258.87, 811,797.25 and 333,610.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,258.87, 811,797.25 and 333,610.06 is: 460,381.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,258.87 : 811,797.25 = 333,610.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,258.87/811,797.25 = 333,610.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,258.87x = 811,797.25 × 333,610.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,258.87x = 270,823,729,280.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,823,729,280.34/588,258.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460,381.89

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