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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,281.34, 811,812.49 and 333,627.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,281.34, 811,812.49 and 333,627.06 is: 460,396.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,281.34 : 811,812.49 = 333,627.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,281.34/811,812.49 = 333,627.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,281.34x = 811,812.49 × 333,627.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,281.34x = 270,842,614,309.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,842,614,309.98/588,281.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460,396.41

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