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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,814.02, 812,561.04 and 330,655.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,814.02, 812,561.04 and 330,655.14 is: 456,302.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,814.02 : 812,561.04 = 330,655.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,814.02/812,561.04 = 330,655.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,814.02x = 812,561.04 × 330,655.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,814.02x = 268,677,484,439.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,677,484,439.75/588,814.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456,302.80

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