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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,555.28, 812,150.10 and 330,373.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,555.28, 812,150.10 and 330,373.06 is: 455,883.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,555.28 : 812,150.10 = 330,373.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,555.28/812,150.10 = 330,373.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,555.28x = 812,150.10 × 330,373.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,555.28x = 268,312,513,716.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,312,513,716.31/588,555.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455,883.28

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