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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508,619.20, 702,477.02 and 334,965.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508,619.20, 702,477.02 and 334,965.67 is: 462,636.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508,619.20 : 702,477.02 = 334,965.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508,619.20/702,477.02 = 334,965.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508,619.20x = 702,477.02 × 334,965.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508,619.20x = 235,305,682,151.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,305,682,151.52/508,619.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462,636.26

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