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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,446.74, 812,032.59 and 333,792.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,446.74, 812,032.59 and 333,792.46 is: 460,620.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,446.74 : 812,032.59 = 333,792.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,446.74/812,032.59 = 333,792.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,446.74x = 812,032.59 × 333,792.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,446.74x = 271,050,355,816.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,050,355,816.27/588,446.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460,620.03

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