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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,876.90, 812,654.01 and 334,232.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,876.90, 812,654.01 and 334,232.34 is: 461,242.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,876.90 : 812,654.01 = 334,232.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,876.90/812,654.01 = 334,232.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,876.90x = 812,654.01 × 334,232.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,876.90x = 271,615,251,372.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,615,251,372.68/588,876.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461,242.84

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