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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576,206.16, 795,159.90 and 334,511.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576,206.16, 795,159.90 and 334,511.16 is: 461,622.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576,206.16 : 795,159.90 = 334,511.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576,206.16/795,159.90 = 334,511.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576,206.16x = 795,159.90 × 334,511.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576,206.16x = 265,989,860,534.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,989,860,534.48/576,206.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461,622.73

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