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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,859.75, 812,637.39 and 334,227.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,859.75, 812,637.39 and 334,227.34 is: 461,239.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,859.75 : 812,637.39 = 334,227.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,859.75/812,637.39 = 334,227.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,859.75x = 812,637.39 × 334,227.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,859.75x = 271,605,633,244.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,605,633,244.24/588,859.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461,239.94

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