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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,660.55, 812,353.26 and 334,011.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,660.55, 812,353.26 and 334,011.13 is: 460,936.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,660.55 : 812,353.26 = 334,011.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,660.55/812,353.26 = 334,011.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,660.55x = 812,353.26 × 334,011.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,660.55x = 271,335,030,331.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,335,030,331.78/588,660.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460,936.32

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