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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,607.38, 812,253.69 and 333,972.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,607.38, 812,253.69 and 333,972.54 is: 460,868.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,607.38 : 812,253.69 = 333,972.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,607.38/812,253.69 = 333,972.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,607.38x = 812,253.69 × 333,972.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,607.38x = 271,270,427,973.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,270,427,973.67/588,607.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460,868.21

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