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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,729.66, 812,234.35 and 333,933.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,729.66, 812,234.35 and 333,933.22 is: 460,707.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,729.66 : 812,234.35 = 333,933.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,729.66/812,234.35 = 333,933.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,729.66x = 812,234.35 × 333,933.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,729.66x = 271,232,030,220.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,232,030,220.44/588,729.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460,707.27

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