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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,787.98, 812,525.07 and 330,629.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,787.98, 812,525.07 and 330,629.01 is: 456,266.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,787.98 : 812,525.07 = 330,629.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,787.98/812,525.07 = 330,629.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,787.98x = 812,525.07 × 330,629.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,787.98x = 268,644,359,494.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,644,359,494.28/588,787.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456,266.72

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