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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,608.38, 812,255.07 and 333,973.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,608.38, 812,255.07 and 333,973.54 is: 460,869.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,608.38 : 812,255.07 = 333,973.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,608.38/812,255.07 = 333,973.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,608.38x = 812,255.07 × 333,973.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,608.38x = 271,271,701,110.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,271,701,110.85/588,608.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460,869.59

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