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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,187.70, 573,281.55 and 340,853.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,187.70, 573,281.55 and 340,853.40 is: 511,280.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,187.70 : 573,281.55 = 340,853.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,187.70/573,281.55 = 340,853.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,187.70x = 573,281.55 × 340,853.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,187.70x = 195,404,965,474.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,404,965,474.77/382,187.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511,280.10

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