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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,449.87, 812,036.90 and 333,795.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,449.87, 812,036.90 and 333,795.59 is: 460,624.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,449.87 : 812,036.90 = 333,795.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,449.87/812,036.90 = 333,795.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,449.87x = 812,036.90 × 333,795.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,449.87x = 271,054,336,137.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,054,336,137.27/588,449.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460,624.35

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