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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,930.24, 812,746.08 and 334,292.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,930.24, 812,746.08 and 334,292.16 is: 461,335.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,930.24 : 812,746.08 = 334,292.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,930.24/812,746.08 = 334,292.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,930.24x = 812,746.08 × 334,292.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,930.24x = 271,694,642,614.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,694,642,614.73/588,930.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461,335.87

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