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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,884.40, 812,599.44 and 330,790.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,884.40, 812,599.44 and 330,790.32 is: 456,456.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,884.40 : 812,599.44 = 330,790.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,884.40/812,599.44 = 330,790.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,884.40x = 812,599.44 × 330,790.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,884.40x = 268,800,028,789.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,800,028,789.42/588,884.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456,456.36

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