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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761,373, 1,141,872.39 and 335,016

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761,373, 1,141,872.39 and 335,016 is: 502,441.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761,373 : 1,141,872.39 = 335,016 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761,373/1,141,872.39 = 335,016/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761,373x = 1,141,872.39 × 335,016
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761,373x = 382,545,520,608.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,545,520,608.24/761,373
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502,441.67

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