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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561,197.48, 774,432.90 and 334,725.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561,197.48, 774,432.90 and 334,725.80 is: 461,909.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561,197.48 : 774,432.90 = 334,725.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561,197.48/774,432.90 = 334,725.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561,197.48x = 774,432.90 × 334,725.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561,197.48x = 259,222,671,998.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,222,671,998.82/561,197.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461,909.90

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