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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576,255.87, 795,235.05 and 334,548.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576,255.87, 795,235.05 and 334,548.63 is: 461,678.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576,255.87 : 795,235.05 = 334,548.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576,255.87/795,235.05 = 334,548.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576,255.87x = 795,235.05 × 334,548.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576,255.87x = 266,044,796,505.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,044,796,505.48/576,255.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461,678.24

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