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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,899.52, 812,705.76 and 334,274.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,899.52, 812,705.76 and 334,274.40 is: 461,312.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,899.52 : 812,705.76 = 334,274.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,899.52/812,705.76 = 334,274.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,899.52x = 812,705.76 × 334,274.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,899.52x = 271,666,730,300.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,666,730,300.54/588,899.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461,312.53

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