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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,292.32, 811,827.62 and 333,638.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,292.32, 811,827.62 and 333,638.04 is: 460,411.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,292.32 : 811,827.62 = 333,638.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,292.32/811,827.62 = 333,638.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,292.32x = 811,827.62 × 333,638.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,292.32x = 270,856,575,954.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,856,575,954.67/588,292.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460,411.54

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