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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,748.44, 812,426.56 and 334,099.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,748.44, 812,426.56 and 334,099.64 is: 461,031.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,748.44 : 812,426.56 = 334,099.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,748.44/812,426.56 = 334,099.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,748.44x = 812,426.56 × 334,099.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,748.44x = 271,431,421,222.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,431,421,222.44/588,748.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461,031.24

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