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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,921.03, 812,714.91 and 334,276.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,921.03, 812,714.91 and 334,276.47 is: 461,303.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,921.03 : 812,714.91 = 334,276.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,921.03/812,714.91 = 334,276.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,921.03x = 812,714.91 × 334,276.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,921.03x = 271,671,467,167.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,671,467,167.59/588,921.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461,303.73

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