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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,463.62, 812,055.88 and 333,809.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,463.62, 812,055.88 and 333,809.34 is: 460,643.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,463.62 : 812,055.88 = 333,809.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,463.62/812,055.88 = 333,809.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,463.62x = 812,055.88 × 333,809.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,463.62x = 271,071,837,345.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,071,837,345.92/588,463.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460,643.32

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