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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,743.14, 812,252.94 and 333,946.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,743.14, 812,252.94 and 333,946.72 is: 460,725.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,743.14 : 812,252.94 = 333,946.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,743.14/812,252.94 = 333,946.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,743.14x = 812,252.94 × 333,946.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,743.14x = 271,249,205,123.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,249,205,123.36/588,743.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460,725.89

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