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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576,373.52, 795,564.38 and 334,764.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576,373.52, 795,564.38 and 334,764.70 is: 462,073.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576,373.52 : 795,564.38 = 334,764.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576,373.52/795,564.38 = 334,764.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576,373.52x = 795,564.38 × 334,764.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576,373.52x = 266,326,869,849.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,326,869,849.39/576,373.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462,073.39

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