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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,659.55, 812,351.88 and 334,010.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,659.55, 812,351.88 and 334,010.13 is: 460,934.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,659.55 : 812,351.88 = 334,010.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,659.55/812,351.88 = 334,010.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,659.55x = 812,351.88 × 334,010.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,659.55x = 271,333,757,044.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,333,757,044.54/588,659.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460,934.94

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