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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576,297.96, 795,247.36 and 334,541.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576,297.96, 795,247.36 and 334,541.60 is: 461,641.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576,297.96 : 795,247.36 = 334,541.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576,297.96/795,247.36 = 334,541.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576,297.96x = 795,247.36 × 334,541.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576,297.96x = 266,043,324,210.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,043,324,210.18/576,297.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461,641.97

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