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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560,996.42, 774,231.08 and 334,641.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560,996.42, 774,231.08 and 334,641.92 is: 461,839.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560,996.42 : 774,231.08 = 334,641.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560,996.42/774,231.08 = 334,641.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560,996.42x = 774,231.08 × 334,641.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560,996.42x = 259,090,169,590.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,090,169,590.51/560,996.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461,839.26

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