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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,875.16, 812,672.64 and 334,250.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,875.16, 812,672.64 and 334,250.04 is: 461,279.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,875.16 : 812,672.64 = 334,250.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,875.16/812,672.64 = 334,250.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,875.16x = 812,672.64 × 334,250.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,875.16x = 271,635,862,426.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,635,862,426.91/588,875.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461,279.20

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