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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,885.90, 812,601.51 and 330,791.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,885.90, 812,601.51 and 330,791.82 is: 456,458.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,885.90 : 812,601.51 = 330,791.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,885.90/812,601.51 = 330,791.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,885.90x = 812,601.51 × 330,791.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,885.90x = 268,801,932,427.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,801,932,427.65/588,885.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456,458.43

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