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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560,998.92, 774,234.51 and 334,644.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560,998.92, 774,234.51 and 334,644.42 is: 461,842.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560,998.92 : 774,234.51 = 334,644.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560,998.92/774,234.51 = 334,644.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560,998.92x = 774,234.51 × 334,644.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560,998.92x = 259,093,258,542.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,093,258,542.93/560,998.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461,842.70

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