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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,903.52, 812,711.28 and 334,278.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,903.52, 812,711.28 and 334,278.40 is: 461,318.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,903.52 : 812,711.28 = 334,278.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,903.52/812,711.28 = 334,278.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,903.52x = 812,711.28 × 334,278.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,903.52x = 271,671,826,340.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,671,826,340.35/588,903.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461,318.05

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