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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381,528, 571,809.60 and 334,026.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381,528, 571,809.60 and 334,026.72 is: 500,617.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381,528 : 571,809.60 = 334,026.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381,528/571,809.60 = 334,026.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381,528x = 571,809.60 × 334,026.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381,528x = 190,999,685,152.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,999,685,152.51/381,528
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500,617.74

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