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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,425.76, 811,986.48 and 333,817.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,425.76, 811,986.48 and 333,817.92 is: 460,645.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,425.76 : 811,986.48 = 333,817.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,425.76/811,986.48 = 333,817.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,425.76x = 811,986.48 × 333,817.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,425.76x = 271,055,637,821.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,055,637,821.72/588,425.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460,645.43

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