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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,497.92, 812,217.72 and 333,795.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,497.92, 812,217.72 and 333,795.04 is: 460,688.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,497.92 : 812,217.72 = 333,795.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,497.92/812,217.72 = 333,795.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,497.92x = 812,217.72 × 333,795.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,497.92x = 271,114,246,336.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,114,246,336.11/588,497.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460,688.54

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