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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,888.72, 812,686.41 and 330,811.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,888.72, 812,686.41 and 330,811.20 is: 456,530.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,888.72 : 812,686.41 = 330,811.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,888.72/812,686.41 = 330,811.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,888.72x = 812,686.41 × 330,811.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,888.72x = 268,845,766,515.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,845,766,515.79/588,888.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456,530.68

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