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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,882.90, 812,597.37 and 330,788.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,882.90, 812,597.37 and 330,788.82 is: 456,454.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,882.90 : 812,597.37 = 330,788.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,882.90/812,597.37 = 330,788.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,882.90x = 812,597.37 × 330,788.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,882.90x = 268,798,125,157.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,798,125,157.40/588,882.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456,454.29

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