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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,940.65, 812,741.99 and 334,296.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,940.65, 812,741.99 and 334,296.09 is: 461,330.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,940.65 : 812,741.99 = 334,296.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,940.65/812,741.99 = 334,296.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,940.65x = 812,741.99 × 334,296.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,940.65x = 271,696,467,764.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,696,467,764.34/588,940.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461,330.81

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