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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,668.70, 812,364.39 and 334,019.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,668.70, 812,364.39 and 334,019.22 is: 460,947.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,668.70 : 812,364.39 = 334,019.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,668.70/812,364.39 = 334,019.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,668.70x = 812,364.39 × 334,019.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,668.70x = 271,345,319,903.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,345,319,903.58/588,668.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460,947.42

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