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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576,207.16, 795,161.28 and 334,512.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576,207.16, 795,161.28 and 334,512.16 is: 461,624.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576,207.16 : 795,161.28 = 334,512.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576,207.16/795,161.28 = 334,512.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576,207.16x = 795,161.28 × 334,512.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576,207.16x = 265,991,117,321.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,991,117,321.17/576,207.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461,624.11

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