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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,783.14, 812,518.43 and 330,624.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,783.14, 812,518.43 and 330,624.17 is: 456,260.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,783.14 : 812,518.43 = 330,624.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,783.14/812,518.43 = 330,624.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,783.14x = 812,518.43 × 330,624.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,783.14x = 268,638,225,812.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,638,225,812.74/588,783.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456,260.06

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