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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,427.76, 811,989.24 and 333,819.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,427.76, 811,989.24 and 333,819.92 is: 460,648.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,427.76 : 811,989.24 = 333,819.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,427.76/811,989.24 = 333,819.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,427.76x = 811,989.24 × 333,819.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,427.76x = 271,058,183,137.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,058,183,137.66/588,427.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460,648.19

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