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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,120.22, 880,759.42 and 334,632.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,120.22, 880,759.42 and 334,632.88 is: 501,140.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,120.22 : 880,759.42 = 334,632.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,120.22/880,759.42 = 334,632.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,120.22x = 880,759.42 × 334,632.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,120.22x = 294,731,058,263.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,731,058,263.25/588,120.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501,140.84

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