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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,447.87, 812,034.14 and 333,793.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,447.87, 812,034.14 and 333,793.59 is: 460,621.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,447.87 : 812,034.14 = 333,793.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,447.87/812,034.14 = 333,793.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,447.87x = 812,034.14 × 333,793.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,447.87x = 271,051,790,793.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,051,790,793.16/588,447.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460,621.59

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