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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,290.32, 811,824.87 and 333,636.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,290.32, 811,824.87 and 333,636.04 is: 460,408.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,290.32 : 811,824.87 = 333,636.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,290.32/811,824.87 = 333,636.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,290.32x = 811,824.87 × 333,636.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,290.32x = 270,854,034,800.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,854,034,800.32/588,290.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460,408.79

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