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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,449.86, 812,036.90 and 333,795.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,449.86, 812,036.90 and 333,795.58 is: 460,624.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,449.86 : 812,036.90 = 333,795.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,449.86/812,036.90 = 333,795.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,449.86x = 812,036.90 × 333,795.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,449.86x = 271,054,328,016.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,054,328,016.90/588,449.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460,624.34

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