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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560,538.59, 773,544.80 and 334,179.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560,538.59, 773,544.80 and 334,179.23 is: 461,168.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560,538.59 : 773,544.80 = 334,179.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560,538.59/773,544.80 = 334,179.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560,538.59x = 773,544.80 × 334,179.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560,538.59x = 258,502,602,602.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,502,602,602.23/560,538.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461,168.26

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