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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,682.50, 812,493.82 and 334,057.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,682.50, 812,493.82 and 334,057.38 is: 461,062.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,682.50 : 812,493.82 = 334,057.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,682.50/812,493.82 = 334,057.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,682.50x = 812,493.82 × 334,057.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,682.50x = 271,419,556,775.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,419,556,775.39/588,682.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461,062.72

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