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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,900.27, 812,706.80 and 334,275.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,900.27, 812,706.80 and 334,275.15 is: 461,313.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,900.27 : 812,706.80 = 334,275.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,900.27/812,706.80 = 334,275.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,900.27x = 812,706.80 × 334,275.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,900.27x = 271,667,685,804.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,667,685,804.64/588,900.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461,313.57

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