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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,447.74, 812,033.97 and 333,793.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,447.74, 812,033.97 and 333,793.46 is: 460,621.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,447.74 : 812,033.97 = 333,793.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,447.74/812,033.97 = 333,793.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,447.74x = 812,033.97 × 333,793.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,447.74x = 271,051,628,483.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,051,628,483.84/588,447.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460,621.41

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