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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,154.72, 698,172.15 and 341,060.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,154.72, 698,172.15 and 341,060.50 is: 509,721.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,154.72 : 698,172.15 = 341,060.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,154.72/698,172.15 = 341,060.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,154.72x = 698,172.15 × 341,060.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,154.72x = 238,118,943,417.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,118,943,417.73/467,154.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509,721.80

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