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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,605.13, 812,250.59 and 333,970.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,605.13, 812,250.59 and 333,970.29 is: 460,865.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,605.13 : 812,250.59 = 333,970.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,605.13/812,250.59 = 333,970.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,605.13x = 812,250.59 × 333,970.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,605.13x = 271,267,563,425.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,267,563,425.12/588,605.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460,865.10

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