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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,809.17, 812,598.66 and 334,176.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,809.17, 812,598.66 and 334,176.76 is: 461,187.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,809.17 : 812,598.66 = 334,176.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,809.17/812,598.66 = 334,176.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,809.17x = 812,598.66 × 334,176.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,809.17x = 271,551,587,379.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,551,587,379.14/588,809.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461,187.77

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