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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,622.76, 812,275.48 and 333,968.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,622.76, 812,275.48 and 333,968.48 is: 460,862.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,622.76 : 812,275.48 = 333,968.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,622.76/812,275.48 = 333,968.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,622.76x = 812,275.48 × 333,968.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,622.76x = 271,274,407,396.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,274,407,396.87/588,622.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460,862.93

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