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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,669.70, 812,365.77 and 334,020.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,669.70, 812,365.77 and 334,020.22 is: 460,948.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,669.70 : 812,365.77 = 334,020.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,669.70/812,365.77 = 334,020.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,669.70x = 812,365.77 × 334,020.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,669.70x = 271,346,593,215.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,346,593,215.87/588,669.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460,948.80

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