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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576,004, 794,885.52 and 337,540

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576,004, 794,885.52 and 337,540 is: 465,805.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576,004 : 794,885.52 = 337,540 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576,004/794,885.52 = 337,540/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576,004x = 794,885.52 × 337,540
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576,004x = 268,305,658,420.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,305,658,420.80/576,004
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465,805.20

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