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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,867.16, 812,661.60 and 334,242.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,867.16, 812,661.60 and 334,242.04 is: 461,268.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,867.16 : 812,661.60 = 334,242.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,867.16/812,661.60 = 334,242.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,867.16x = 812,661.60 × 334,242.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,867.16x = 271,625,671,013.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,625,671,013.66/588,867.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461,268.16

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