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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576,511.06, 795,658.64 and 334,745.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576,511.06, 795,658.64 and 334,745.50 is: 461,991.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576,511.06 : 795,658.64 = 334,745.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576,511.06/795,658.64 = 334,745.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576,511.06x = 795,658.64 × 334,745.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576,511.06x = 266,343,149,276.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,343,149,276.12/576,511.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461,991.40

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