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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,460.37, 812,051.39 and 333,806.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,460.37, 812,051.39 and 333,806.09 is: 460,638.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,460.37 : 812,051.39 = 333,806.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,460.37/812,051.39 = 333,806.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,460.37x = 812,051.39 × 333,806.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,460.37x = 271,067,696,149.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,067,696,149.22/588,460.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460,638.83

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