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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,163.36, 880,823.94 and 334,675.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,163.36, 880,823.94 and 334,675.84 is: 501,205.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,163.36 : 880,823.94 = 334,675.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,163.36/880,823.94 = 334,675.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,163.36x = 880,823.94 × 334,675.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,163.36x = 294,790,492,011.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,790,492,011.61/588,163.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501,205.13

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