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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576,882.11, 795,902.44 and 334,965.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576,882.11, 795,902.44 and 334,965.73 is: 462,139.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576,882.11 : 795,902.44 = 334,965.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576,882.11/795,902.44 = 334,965.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576,882.11x = 795,902.44 × 334,965.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576,882.11x = 266,600,041,823.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,600,041,823.38/576,882.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462,139.56

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