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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,671.08, 812,371.61 and 334,002.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,671.08, 812,371.61 and 334,002.22 is: 460,926.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,671.08 : 812,371.61 = 334,002.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,671.08/812,371.61 = 334,002.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,671.08x = 812,371.61 × 334,002.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,671.08x = 271,333,920,009.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,333,920,009.05/588,671.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460,926.20

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