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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,064.70, 698,037.92 and 340,970.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,064.70, 698,037.92 and 340,970.48 is: 509,587.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,064.70 : 698,037.92 = 340,970.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,064.70/698,037.92 = 340,970.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,064.70x = 698,037.92 × 340,970.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,064.70x = 238,010,324,640.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,010,324,640.60/467,064.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509,587.48

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