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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,484.24, 812,124.04 and 333,873.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,484.24, 812,124.04 and 333,873.68 is: 460,754.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,484.24 : 812,124.04 = 333,873.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,484.24/812,124.04 = 333,873.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,484.24x = 812,124.04 × 333,873.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,484.24x = 271,146,841,851.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,146,841,851.27/588,484.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460,754.64

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