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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,406.52, 811,936.03 and 330,224.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,406.52, 811,936.03 and 330,224.25 is: 455,673.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,406.52 : 811,936.03 = 330,224.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,406.52/811,936.03 = 330,224.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,406.52x = 811,936.03 × 330,224.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,406.52x = 268,120,960,843.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,120,960,843.93/588,406.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455,673.00

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