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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,672.08, 812,372.99 and 334,003.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,672.08, 812,372.99 and 334,003.22 is: 460,927.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,672.08 : 812,372.99 = 334,003.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,672.08/812,372.99 = 334,003.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,672.08x = 812,372.99 × 334,003.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,672.08x = 271,335,194,501.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,335,194,501.03/588,672.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460,927.58

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