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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,396.90, 811,922.74 and 330,214.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,396.90, 811,922.74 and 330,214.63 is: 455,659.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,396.90 : 811,922.74 = 330,214.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,396.90/811,922.74 = 330,214.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,396.90x = 811,922.74 × 330,214.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,396.90x = 268,108,763,118.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,108,763,118.07/588,396.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455,659.72

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