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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358,473.40, 537,710.10 and 340,977.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358,473.40, 537,710.10 and 340,977.40 is: 511,466.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358,473.40 : 537,710.10 = 340,977.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358,473.40/537,710.10 = 340,977.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358,473.40x = 537,710.10 × 340,977.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358,473.40x = 183,346,991,851.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,346,991,851.74/358,473.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511,466.10

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