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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,742.14, 812,251.56 and 333,945.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,742.14, 812,251.56 and 333,945.72 is: 460,724.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,742.14 : 812,251.56 = 333,945.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,742.14/812,251.56 = 333,945.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,742.14x = 812,251.56 × 333,945.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,742.14x = 271,247,932,025.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,247,932,025.32/588,742.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460,724.51

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