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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,161.36, 880,820.94 and 334,673.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,161.36, 880,820.94 and 334,673.84 is: 501,202.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,161.36 : 880,820.94 = 334,673.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,161.36/880,820.94 = 334,673.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,161.36x = 880,820.94 × 334,673.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,161.36x = 294,787,726,342.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,787,726,342.21/588,161.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501,202.13

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