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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384,995.70, 578,477.70 and 341,693.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384,995.70, 578,477.70 and 341,693.10 is: 513,413.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384,995.70 : 578,477.70 = 341,693.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384,995.70/578,477.70 = 341,693.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384,995.70x = 578,477.70 × 341,693.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384,995.70x = 197,661,838,593.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,661,838,593.87/384,995.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513,413.11

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