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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,745.14, 812,255.70 and 333,948.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,745.14, 812,255.70 and 333,948.72 is: 460,728.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,745.14 : 812,255.70 = 333,948.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,745.14/812,255.70 = 333,948.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,745.14x = 812,255.70 × 333,948.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,745.14x = 271,251,751,327.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,251,751,327.70/588,745.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460,728.65

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