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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,613.94, 566,957 and 343,095.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,613.94, 566,957 and 343,095.38 is: 516,497.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,613.94 : 566,957 = 343,095.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,613.94/566,957 = 343,095.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,613.94x = 566,957 × 343,095.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,613.94x = 194,520,327,358.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,520,327,358.66/376,613.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516,497.95

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