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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,573.76, 812,232.92 and 333,875.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,573.76, 812,232.92 and 333,875.68 is: 460,749.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,573.76 : 812,232.92 = 333,875.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,573.76/812,232.92 = 333,875.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,573.76x = 812,232.92 × 333,875.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,573.76x = 271,184,818,483.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,184,818,483.39/588,573.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460,749.08

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