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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,261.12, 811,816.72 and 330,154.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,261.12, 811,816.72 and 330,154.08 is: 455,621.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,261.12 : 811,816.72 = 330,154.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,261.12/811,816.72 = 330,154.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,261.12x = 811,816.72 × 330,154.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,261.12x = 268,024,602,320.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,024,602,320.22/588,261.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455,621.82

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