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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,881.40, 812,660.22 and 334,236.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,881.40, 812,660.22 and 334,236.84 is: 461,249.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,881.40 : 812,660.22 = 334,236.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,881.40/812,660.22 = 334,236.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,881.40x = 812,660.22 × 334,236.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,881.40x = 271,620,983,926.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,620,983,926.51/588,881.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461,249.05

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