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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,498.20, 573,747.30 and 344,444.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,498.20, 573,747.30 and 344,444.40 is: 516,666.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,498.20 : 573,747.30 = 344,444.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,498.20/573,747.30 = 344,444.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,498.20x = 573,747.30 × 344,444.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,498.20x = 197,624,044,500.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,624,044,500.12/382,498.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516,666.60

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