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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,466.24, 812,059.50 and 333,811.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,466.24, 812,059.50 and 333,811.96 is: 460,646.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,466.24 : 812,059.50 = 333,811.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,466.24/812,059.50 = 333,811.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,466.24x = 812,059.50 × 333,811.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,466.24x = 271,075,173,331.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,075,173,331.62/588,466.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460,646.94

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