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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,858.75, 812,636.01 and 334,226.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,858.75, 812,636.01 and 334,226.34 is: 461,238.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,858.75 : 812,636.01 = 334,226.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,858.75/812,636.01 = 334,226.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,858.75x = 812,636.01 × 334,226.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,858.75x = 271,604,359,374.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,604,359,374.50/588,858.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461,238.56

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