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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,607.14, 812,253.34 and 333,972.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,607.14, 812,253.34 and 333,972.30 is: 460,867.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,607.14 : 812,253.34 = 333,972.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,607.14/812,253.34 = 333,972.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,607.14x = 812,253.34 × 333,972.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,607.14x = 271,270,116,142.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,270,116,142.48/588,607.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460,867.87

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