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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,640.74, 812,300.22 and 333,986.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,640.74, 812,300.22 and 333,986.46 is: 460,887.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,640.74 : 812,300.22 = 333,986.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,640.74/812,300.22 = 333,986.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,640.74x = 812,300.22 × 333,986.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,640.74x = 271,297,274,935.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,297,274,935.02/588,640.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460,887.70

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