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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,790.98, 812,529.21 and 330,632.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,790.98, 812,529.21 and 330,632.01 is: 456,270.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,790.98 : 812,529.21 = 330,632.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,790.98/812,529.21 = 330,632.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,790.98x = 812,529.21 × 330,632.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,790.98x = 268,648,165,886.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,648,165,886.01/588,790.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456,270.86

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