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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,444.99, 812,030.18 and 333,790.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,444.99, 812,030.18 and 333,790.71 is: 460,617.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,444.99 : 812,030.18 = 333,790.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,444.99/812,030.18 = 333,790.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,444.99x = 812,030.18 × 333,790.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,444.99x = 271,048,128,654.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,048,128,654.67/588,444.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460,617.62

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