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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395,668.84, 545,721.62 and 340,571.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395,668.84, 545,721.62 and 340,571.96 is: 469,729.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395,668.84 : 545,721.62 = 340,571.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395,668.84/545,721.62 = 340,571.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395,668.84x = 545,721.62 × 340,571.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395,668.84x = 185,857,481,737.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,857,481,737.78/395,668.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469,729.89

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