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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,734.57, 812,443.86 and 330,613.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,734.57, 812,443.86 and 330,613.89 is: 456,241.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,734.57 : 812,443.86 = 330,613.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,734.57/812,443.86 = 330,613.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,734.57x = 812,443.86 × 330,613.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,734.57x = 268,605,224,961.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,605,224,961.22/588,734.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456,241.64

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