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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,052.70, 573,079.05 and 340,718.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,052.70, 573,079.05 and 340,718.40 is: 511,077.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,052.70 : 573,079.05 = 340,718.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,052.70/573,079.05 = 340,718.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,052.70x = 573,079.05 × 340,718.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,052.70x = 195,258,576,989.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,258,576,989.52/382,052.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511,077.60

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