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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,445.74, 812,031.21 and 333,791.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,445.74, 812,031.21 and 333,791.46 is: 460,618.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,445.74 : 812,031.21 = 333,791.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,445.74/812,031.21 = 333,791.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,445.74x = 812,031.21 × 333,791.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,445.74x = 271,049,083,151.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,049,083,151.47/588,445.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460,618.65

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