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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,612.94, 566,955.50 and 343,094.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,612.94, 566,955.50 and 343,094.38 is: 516,496.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,612.94 : 566,955.50 = 343,094.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,612.94/566,955.50 = 343,094.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,612.94x = 566,955.50 × 343,094.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,612.94x = 194,519,242,627.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,519,242,627.23/376,612.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516,496.44

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