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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,569.50, 812,169.75 and 330,387.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,569.50, 812,169.75 and 330,387.34 is: 455,903.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,569.50 : 812,169.75 = 330,387.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,569.50/812,169.75 = 330,387.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,569.50x = 812,169.75 × 330,387.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,569.50x = 268,330,603,330.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,330,603,330.97/588,569.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455,903.00

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