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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478,221.27, 716,544.58 and 334,141.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478,221.27, 716,544.58 and 334,141.71 is: 500,662.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478,221.27 : 716,544.58 = 334,141.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478,221.27/716,544.58 = 334,141.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478,221.27x = 716,544.58 × 334,141.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478,221.27x = 239,427,428,356.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,427,428,356.55/478,221.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500,662.44

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