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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400,851.88, 551,916.66 and 340,297

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400,851.88, 551,916.66 and 340,297 is: 468,541.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400,851.88 : 551,916.66 = 340,297 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400,851.88/551,916.66 = 340,297/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400,851.88x = 551,916.66 × 340,297
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400,851.88x = 187,815,583,648.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,815,583,648.02/400,851.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468,541.11

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