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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,599.38, 812,242.65 and 333,964.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,599.38, 812,242.65 and 333,964.54 is: 460,857.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,599.38 : 812,242.65 = 333,964.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,599.38/812,242.65 = 333,964.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,599.38x = 812,242.65 × 333,964.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,599.38x = 271,260,242,975.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,260,242,975.63/588,599.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460,857.17

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