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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576,236.06, 795,128.88 and 334,515.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576,236.06, 795,128.88 and 334,515.86 is: 461,587.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576,236.06 : 795,128.88 = 334,515.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576,236.06/795,128.88 = 334,515.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576,236.06x = 795,128.88 × 334,515.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576,236.06x = 265,983,221,104.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,983,221,104.04/576,236.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461,587.25

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