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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,957.36, 812,774.52 and 334,284.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,957.36, 812,774.52 and 334,284.72 is: 461,320.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,957.36 : 812,774.52 = 334,284.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,957.36/812,774.52 = 334,284.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,957.36x = 812,774.52 × 334,284.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,957.36x = 271,698,102,841.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,698,102,841.33/588,957.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461,320.50

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