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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,571.76, 812,230.16 and 333,873.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,571.76, 812,230.16 and 333,873.68 is: 460,746.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,571.76 : 812,230.16 = 333,873.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,571.76/812,230.16 = 333,873.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,571.76x = 812,230.16 × 333,873.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,571.76x = 271,182,272,526.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,182,272,526.19/588,571.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460,746.32

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