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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358,470.40, 537,705.60 and 340,974.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358,470.40, 537,705.60 and 340,974.40 is: 511,461.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358,470.40 : 537,705.60 = 340,974.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358,470.40/537,705.60 = 340,974.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358,470.40x = 537,705.60 × 340,974.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358,470.40x = 183,343,844,336.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,343,844,336.64/358,470.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511,461.60

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