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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,614.88, 812,264.04 and 333,980.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,614.88, 812,264.04 and 333,980.04 is: 460,878.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,614.88 : 812,264.04 = 333,980.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,614.88/812,264.04 = 333,980.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,614.88x = 812,264.04 × 333,980.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,614.88x = 271,279,976,569.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,279,976,569.76/588,614.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460,878.56

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