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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,729.16, 812,233.66 and 333,932.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,729.16, 812,233.66 and 333,932.72 is: 460,706.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,729.16 : 812,233.66 = 333,932.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,729.16/812,233.66 = 333,932.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,729.16x = 812,233.66 × 333,932.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,729.16x = 271,231,393,689.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,231,393,689.69/588,729.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460,706.58

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