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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,448.74, 812,035.35 and 333,794.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,448.74, 812,035.35 and 333,794.46 is: 460,622.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,448.74 : 812,035.35 = 333,794.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,448.74/812,035.35 = 333,794.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,448.74x = 812,035.35 × 333,794.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,448.74x = 271,052,901,154.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,052,901,154.16/588,448.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460,622.79

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