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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,941.65, 812,743.37 and 334,297.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,941.65, 812,743.37 and 334,297.09 is: 461,332.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,941.65 : 812,743.37 = 334,297.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,941.65/812,743.37 = 334,297.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,941.65x = 812,743.37 × 334,297.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,941.65x = 271,697,743,507.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,697,743,507.79/588,941.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461,332.19

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