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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,731.47, 812,236.85 and 333,935.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,731.47, 812,236.85 and 333,935.03 is: 460,709.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,731.47 : 812,236.85 = 333,935.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,731.47/812,236.85 = 333,935.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,731.47x = 812,236.85 × 333,935.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,731.47x = 271,234,338,485.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,234,338,485.03/588,731.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460,709.77

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