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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,668.20, 812,363.70 and 334,018.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,668.20, 812,363.70 and 334,018.72 is: 460,946.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,668.20 : 812,363.70 = 334,018.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,668.20/812,363.70 = 334,018.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,668.20x = 812,363.70 × 334,018.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,668.20x = 271,344,683,248.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,344,683,248.46/588,668.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460,946.73

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