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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,882.15, 812,596.34 and 330,788.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,882.15, 812,596.34 and 330,788.07 is: 456,453.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,882.15 : 812,596.34 = 330,788.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,882.15/812,596.34 = 330,788.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,882.15x = 812,596.34 × 330,788.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,882.15x = 268,797,173,343.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,797,173,343.72/588,882.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456,453.25

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