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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470,986.16, 705,975.96 and 342,594.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470,986.16, 705,975.96 and 342,594.68 is: 513,525.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470,986.16 : 705,975.96 = 342,594.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470,986.16/705,975.96 = 342,594.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470,986.16x = 705,975.96 × 342,594.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470,986.16x = 241,863,608,103.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,863,608,103.89/470,986.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513,525.93

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