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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564,011.84, 778,435.83 and 334,695.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564,011.84, 778,435.83 and 334,695.57 is: 461,938.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564,011.84 : 778,435.83 = 334,695.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564,011.84/778,435.83 = 334,695.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564,011.84x = 778,435.83 × 334,695.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564,011.84x = 260,539,023,830.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,539,023,830.27/564,011.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461,938.93

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