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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,564.28, 812,162.52 and 330,382.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,564.28, 812,162.52 and 330,382.08 is: 455,895.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,564.28 : 812,162.52 = 330,382.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,564.28/812,162.52 = 330,382.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,564.28x = 812,162.52 × 330,382.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,564.28x = 268,323,942,655.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,323,942,655.64/588,564.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455,895.73

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