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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,965.64, 528,720.51 and 340,401.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,965.64, 528,720.51 and 340,401.15 is: 469,956.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,965.64 : 528,720.51 = 340,401.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,965.64/528,720.51 = 340,401.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,965.64x = 528,720.51 × 340,401.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,965.64x = 179,977,070,909.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,977,070,909.09/382,965.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469,956.19

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