Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,282.97, 811,814.74 and 333,628.69
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 588,282.97, 811,814.74 and 333,628.69 is: 460,398.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
588,282.97 : 811,814.74 = 333,628.69 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
588,282.97/811,814.74 = 333,628.69/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
588,282.97x = 811,814.74 × 333,628.69 - Step 4: Simplify right side
588,282.97x = 270,844,685,365.28 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 270,844,685,365.28/588,282.97 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 460,398.65
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