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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,895.90, 812,615.31 and 330,801.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,895.90, 812,615.31 and 330,801.82 is: 456,472.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,895.90 : 812,615.31 = 330,801.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,895.90/812,615.31 = 330,801.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,895.90x = 812,615.31 × 330,801.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,895.90x = 268,814,623,507.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,814,623,507.86/588,895.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456,472.23

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