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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,758.40, 812,490.48 and 334,113.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,758.40, 812,490.48 and 334,113.84 is: 461,079.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,758.40 : 812,490.48 = 334,113.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,758.40/812,490.48 = 334,113.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,758.40x = 812,490.48 × 334,113.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,758.40x = 271,464,314,236.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,464,314,236.24/588,758.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461,079.31

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