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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,280.34, 811,811.12 and 333,626.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,280.34, 811,811.12 and 333,626.06 is: 460,395.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,280.34 : 811,811.12 = 333,626.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,280.34/811,811.12 = 333,626.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,280.34x = 811,811.12 × 333,626.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,280.34x = 270,841,345,791.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,841,345,791.19/588,280.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460,395.03

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