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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,614.94, 566,958.51 and 343,096.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,614.94, 566,958.51 and 343,096.38 is: 516,499.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,614.94 : 566,958.51 = 343,096.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,614.94/566,958.51 = 343,096.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,614.94x = 566,958.51 × 343,096.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,614.94x = 194,521,412,391.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,521,412,391.19/376,614.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516,499.46

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