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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575,738.96, 794,523.48 and 334,166

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575,738.96, 794,523.48 and 334,166 is: 461,151.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575,738.96 : 794,523.48 = 334,166 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575,738.96/794,523.48 = 334,166/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575,738.96x = 794,523.48 × 334,166
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575,738.96x = 265,502,733,217.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,502,733,217.68/575,738.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461,151.24

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