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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576,204.66, 795,157.83 and 334,509.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576,204.66, 795,157.83 and 334,509.66 is: 461,620.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576,204.66 : 795,157.83 = 334,509.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576,204.66/795,157.83 = 334,509.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576,204.66x = 795,157.83 × 334,509.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576,204.66x = 265,987,975,359.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,987,975,359.64/576,204.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461,620.66

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