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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,749.44, 812,427.94 and 334,100.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,749.44, 812,427.94 and 334,100.64 is: 461,032.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,749.44 : 812,427.94 = 334,100.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,749.44/812,427.94 = 334,100.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,749.44x = 812,427.94 × 334,100.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,749.44x = 271,432,694,707.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,432,694,707.88/588,749.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461,032.62

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