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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,264.38, 517,943.04 and 345,001.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,264.38, 517,943.04 and 345,001.78 is: 476,174.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,264.38 : 517,943.04 = 345,001.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,264.38/517,943.04 = 345,001.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,264.38x = 517,943.04 × 345,001.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,264.38x = 178,691,270,738.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,691,270,738.61/375,264.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476,174.35

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