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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,877.92, 812,651.69 and 330,755.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,877.92, 812,651.69 and 330,755.27 is: 456,442.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,877.92 : 812,651.69 = 330,755.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,877.92/812,651.69 = 330,755.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,877.92x = 812,651.69 × 330,755.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,877.92x = 268,788,825,905.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,788,825,905.54/588,877.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456,442.36

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