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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,958.76, 812,549.62 and 334,162.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,958.76, 812,549.62 and 334,162.36 is: 461,022.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,958.76 : 812,549.62 = 334,162.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,958.76/812,549.62 = 334,162.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,958.76x = 812,549.62 × 334,162.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,958.76x = 271,523,498,636.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,523,498,636.30/588,958.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461,022.94

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