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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,960.76, 812,552.38 and 334,164.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,960.76, 812,552.38 and 334,164.36 is: 461,025.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,960.76 : 812,552.38 = 334,164.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,960.76/812,552.38 = 334,164.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,960.76x = 812,552.38 × 334,164.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,960.76x = 271,526,046,029.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,526,046,029.18/588,960.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461,025.70

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