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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,448.37, 812,034.83 and 333,794.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,448.37, 812,034.83 and 333,794.09 is: 460,622.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,448.37 : 812,034.83 = 333,794.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,448.37/812,034.83 = 333,794.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,448.37x = 812,034.83 × 333,794.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,448.37x = 271,052,423,067.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,052,423,067.98/588,448.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460,622.27

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