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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,902.52, 812,709.90 and 334,277.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,902.52, 812,709.90 and 334,277.40 is: 461,316.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,902.52 : 812,709.90 = 334,277.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,902.52/812,709.90 = 334,277.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,902.52x = 812,709.90 × 334,277.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,902.52x = 271,670,552,326.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,670,552,326.26/588,902.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461,316.67

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