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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,730.16, 812,235.04 and 333,933.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,730.16, 812,235.04 and 333,933.72 is: 460,707.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,730.16 : 812,235.04 = 333,933.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,730.16/812,235.04 = 333,933.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,730.16x = 812,235.04 × 333,933.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,730.16x = 271,232,666,751.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,232,666,751.88/588,730.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460,707.96

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