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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,766.44, 812,451.36 and 334,117.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,766.44, 812,451.36 and 334,117.68 is: 461,056.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,766.44 : 812,451.36 = 334,117.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,766.44/812,451.36 = 334,117.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,766.44x = 812,451.36 × 334,117.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,766.44x = 271,454,363,516.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,454,363,516.05/588,766.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461,056.11

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