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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,935.08, 812,740.26 and 334,294.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,935.08, 812,740.26 and 334,294.12 is: 461,331.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,935.08 : 812,740.26 = 334,294.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,935.08/812,740.26 = 334,294.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,935.08x = 812,740.26 × 334,294.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,935.08x = 271,694,290,005.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,694,290,005.27/588,935.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461,331.48

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