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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,598.38, 812,241.27 and 333,963.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,598.38, 812,241.27 and 333,963.54 is: 460,855.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,598.38 : 812,241.27 = 333,963.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,598.38/812,241.27 = 333,963.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,598.38x = 812,241.27 × 333,963.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,598.38x = 271,258,969,863.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,258,969,863.30/588,598.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460,855.79

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