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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,882.40, 812,596.68 and 330,788.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,882.40, 812,596.68 and 330,788.32 is: 456,453.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,882.40 : 812,596.68 = 330,788.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,882.40/812,596.68 = 330,788.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,882.40x = 812,596.68 × 330,788.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,882.40x = 268,797,490,614.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,797,490,614.78/588,882.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456,453.60

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