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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576,298.96, 795,248.74 and 334,542.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576,298.96, 795,248.74 and 334,542.60 is: 461,643.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576,298.96 : 795,248.74 = 334,542.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576,298.96/795,248.74 = 334,542.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576,298.96x = 795,248.74 × 334,542.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576,298.96x = 266,044,581,126.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,044,581,126.32/576,298.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461,643.35

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