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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,901.02, 812,707.83 and 334,275.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,901.02, 812,707.83 and 334,275.90 is: 461,314.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,901.02 : 812,707.83 = 334,275.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,901.02/812,707.83 = 334,275.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,901.02x = 812,707.83 × 334,275.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,901.02x = 271,668,641,310.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,668,641,310.30/588,901.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461,314.60

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