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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,863.16, 812,656.08 and 334,238.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,863.16, 812,656.08 and 334,238.04 is: 461,262.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,863.16 : 812,656.08 = 334,238.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,863.16/812,656.08 = 334,238.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,863.16x = 812,656.08 × 334,238.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,863.16x = 271,620,575,373.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,620,575,373.28/588,863.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461,262.64

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