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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,922.40, 812,651.88 and 330,828.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,922.40, 812,651.88 and 330,828.32 is: 456,508.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,922.40 : 812,651.88 = 330,828.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,922.40/812,651.88 = 330,828.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,922.40x = 812,651.88 × 330,828.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,922.40x = 268,848,256,205.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,848,256,205.24/588,922.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456,508.80

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