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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,485.88, 812,085.90 and 333,885.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,485.88, 812,085.90 and 333,885.06 is: 460,747.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,485.88 : 812,085.90 = 333,885.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,485.88/812,085.90 = 333,885.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,485.88x = 812,085.90 × 333,885.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,485.88x = 271,143,349,446.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,143,349,446.65/588,485.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460,747.42

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