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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,743.64, 812,253.63 and 333,947.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,743.64, 812,253.63 and 333,947.22 is: 460,726.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,743.64 : 812,253.63 = 333,947.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,743.64/812,253.63 = 333,947.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,743.64x = 812,253.63 × 333,947.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,743.64x = 271,249,841,673.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,249,841,673.41/588,743.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460,726.58

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