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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,934.08, 812,738.88 and 334,293.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,934.08, 812,738.88 and 334,293.12 is: 461,330.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,934.08 : 812,738.88 = 334,293.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,934.08/812,738.88 = 334,293.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,934.08x = 812,738.88 × 334,293.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,934.08x = 271,693,015,940.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,693,015,940.51/588,934.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461,330.10

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