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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,669.12, 812,475.36 and 334,044

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,669.12, 812,475.36 and 334,044 is: 461,044.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,669.12 : 812,475.36 = 334,044 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,669.12/812,475.36 = 334,044/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,669.12x = 812,475.36 × 334,044
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,669.12x = 271,402,519,155.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,402,519,155.84/588,669.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461,044.26

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