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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,467.24, 812,060.88 and 333,812.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,467.24, 812,060.88 and 333,812.96 is: 460,648.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,467.24 : 812,060.88 = 333,812.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,467.24/812,060.88 = 333,812.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,467.24x = 812,060.88 × 333,812.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,467.24x = 271,076,446,053.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,076,446,053.01/588,467.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460,648.32

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