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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,450.86, 812,038.28 and 333,796.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,450.86, 812,038.28 and 333,796.58 is: 460,625.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,450.86 : 812,038.28 = 333,796.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,450.86/812,038.28 = 333,796.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,450.86x = 812,038.28 × 333,796.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,450.86x = 271,055,600,693.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,055,600,693.08/588,450.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460,625.72

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