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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,483.24, 812,122.66 and 333,872.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,483.24, 812,122.66 and 333,872.68 is: 460,753.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,483.24 : 812,122.66 = 333,872.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,483.24/812,122.66 = 333,872.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,483.24x = 812,122.66 × 333,872.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,483.24x = 271,145,568,982.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,145,568,982.93/588,483.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460,753.26

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