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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,670.70, 812,367.15 and 334,021.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,670.70, 812,367.15 and 334,021.22 is: 460,950.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,670.70 : 812,367.15 = 334,021.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,670.70/812,367.15 = 334,021.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,670.70x = 812,367.15 × 334,021.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,670.70x = 271,347,866,530.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,347,866,530.92/588,670.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460,950.18

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