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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,447.12, 812,033.11 and 333,792.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,447.12, 812,033.11 and 333,792.84 is: 460,620.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,447.12 : 812,033.11 = 333,792.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,447.12/812,033.11 = 333,792.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,447.12x = 812,033.11 × 333,792.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,447.12x = 271,050,833,066.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,050,833,066.29/588,447.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460,620.55

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