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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,961.76, 812,553.76 and 334,165.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,961.76, 812,553.76 and 334,165.36 is: 461,027.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,961.76 : 812,553.76 = 334,165.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,961.76/812,553.76 = 334,165.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,961.76x = 812,553.76 × 334,165.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,961.76x = 271,527,319,729.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,527,319,729.75/588,961.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461,027.08

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