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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,728.66, 812,232.97 and 333,932.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,728.66, 812,232.97 and 333,932.22 is: 460,705.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,728.66 : 812,232.97 = 333,932.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,728.66/812,232.97 = 333,932.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,728.66x = 812,232.97 × 333,932.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,728.66x = 271,230,757,994.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,230,757,994.46/588,728.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460,705.89

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