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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,799.17, 812,584.85 and 334,166.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,799.17, 812,584.85 and 334,166.76 is: 461,173.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,799.17 : 812,584.85 = 334,166.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,799.17/812,584.85 = 334,166.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,799.17x = 812,584.85 × 334,166.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,799.17x = 271,538,844,878.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,538,844,878.75/588,799.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461,173.96

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