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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575,814, 794,409.12 and 333,960.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575,814, 794,409.12 and 333,960.96 is: 460,741.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575,814 : 794,409.12 = 333,960.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575,814/794,409.12 = 333,960.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575,814x = 794,409.12 × 333,960.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575,814x = 265,301,632,347.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,301,632,347.96/575,814
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460,741.89

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