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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,186.70, 573,280.05 and 340,852.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,186.70, 573,280.05 and 340,852.40 is: 511,278.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,186.70 : 573,280.05 = 340,852.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,186.70/573,280.05 = 340,852.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,186.70x = 573,280.05 × 340,852.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,186.70x = 195,403,880,914.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,403,880,914.62/382,186.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511,278.60

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