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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,462.62, 812,054.50 and 333,808.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,462.62, 812,054.50 and 333,808.34 is: 460,641.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,462.62 : 812,054.50 = 333,808.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,462.62/812,054.50 = 333,808.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,462.62x = 812,054.50 × 333,808.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,462.62x = 271,070,559,739.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,070,559,739.74/588,462.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460,641.94

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