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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,788.98, 812,526.45 and 330,630.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,788.98, 812,526.45 and 330,630.01 is: 456,268.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,788.98 : 812,526.45 = 330,630.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,788.98/812,526.45 = 330,630.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,788.98x = 812,526.45 × 330,630.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,788.98x = 268,645,628,288.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,645,628,288.77/588,788.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456,268.10

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