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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,483.86, 812,083.16 and 333,883.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,483.86, 812,083.16 and 333,883.04 is: 460,744.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,483.86 : 812,083.16 = 333,883.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,483.86/812,083.16 = 333,883.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,483.86x = 812,083.16 × 333,883.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,483.86x = 271,140,794,193.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,140,794,193.61/588,483.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460,744.66

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