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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,570.40, 690,819.60 and 334,850.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,570.40, 690,819.60 and 334,850.40 is: 501,161.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,570.40 : 690,819.60 = 334,850.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,570.40/690,819.60 = 334,850.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,570.40x = 690,819.60 × 334,850.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,570.40x = 231,321,219,387.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,321,219,387.84/461,570.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501,161.29

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