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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,744.14, 812,254.32 and 333,947.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,744.14, 812,254.32 and 333,947.72 is: 460,727.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,744.14 : 812,254.32 = 333,947.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,744.14/812,254.32 = 333,947.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,744.14x = 812,254.32 × 333,947.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,744.14x = 271,250,478,224.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,250,478,224.15/588,744.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460,727.27

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