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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,461.49, 812,052.95 and 333,807.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,461.49, 812,052.95 and 333,807.21 is: 460,640.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,461.49 : 812,052.95 = 333,807.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,461.49/812,052.95 = 333,807.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,461.49x = 812,052.95 × 333,807.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,461.49x = 271,069,127,942.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,069,127,942.73/588,461.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460,640.39

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