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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,957.76, 812,548.24 and 334,161.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,957.76, 812,548.24 and 334,161.36 is: 461,021.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,957.76 : 812,548.24 = 334,161.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,957.76/812,548.24 = 334,161.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,957.76x = 812,548.24 × 334,161.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,957.76x = 271,522,224,944.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,522,224,944.01/588,957.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461,021.56

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