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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,568, 812,167.68 and 330,385.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,568, 812,167.68 and 330,385.84 is: 455,900.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,568 : 812,167.68 = 330,385.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,568/812,167.68 = 330,385.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,568x = 812,167.68 × 330,385.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,568x = 268,328,701,177.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,328,701,177.65/588,568
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455,900.93

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