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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,688.25, 812,501.75 and 334,063.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,688.25, 812,501.75 and 334,063.13 is: 461,070.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,688.25 : 812,501.75 = 334,063.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,688.25/812,501.75 = 334,063.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,688.25x = 812,501.75 × 334,063.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,688.25x = 271,426,874,508.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,426,874,508.13/588,688.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461,070.65

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