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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,264.87, 811,805.55 and 333,616.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,264.87, 811,805.55 and 333,616.08 is: 460,390.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,264.87 : 811,805.55 = 333,616.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,264.87/811,805.55 = 333,616.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,264.87x = 811,805.55 × 333,616.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,264.87x = 270,831,385,313.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,831,385,313.24/588,264.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460,390.21

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