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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,095.04, 517,872.60 and 334,739.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,095.04, 517,872.60 and 334,739.49 is: 462,155.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,095.04 : 517,872.60 = 334,739.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,095.04/517,872.60 = 334,739.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,095.04x = 517,872.60 × 334,739.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,095.04x = 173,352,410,008.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,352,410,008.97/375,095.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462,155.96

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