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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,669.20, 812,365.08 and 334,019.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,669.20, 812,365.08 and 334,019.72 is: 460,948.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,669.20 : 812,365.08 = 334,019.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,669.20/812,365.08 = 334,019.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,669.20x = 812,365.08 × 334,019.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,669.20x = 271,345,956,559.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,345,956,559.38/588,669.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460,948.11

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