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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,306.71, 811,829.12 and 330,159.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,306.71, 811,829.12 and 330,159.54 is: 455,601.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,306.71 : 811,829.12 = 330,159.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,306.71/811,829.12 = 330,159.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,306.71x = 811,829.12 × 330,159.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,306.71x = 268,033,131,784.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,033,131,784.43/588,306.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455,601.01

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