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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,141.84, 880,791.68 and 334,654.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,141.84, 880,791.68 and 334,654.32 is: 501,172.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,141.84 : 880,791.68 = 334,654.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,141.84/880,791.68 = 334,654.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,141.84x = 880,791.68 × 334,654.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,141.84x = 294,760,740,732.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,760,740,732.06/588,141.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501,172.88

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