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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,712.08, 812,400.12 and 334,048.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,712.08, 812,400.12 and 334,048.08 is: 460,973.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,712.08 : 812,400.12 = 334,048.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,712.08/812,400.12 = 334,048.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,712.08x = 812,400.12 × 334,048.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,712.08x = 271,380,700,277.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,380,700,277.77/588,712.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460,973.55

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