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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,745.96, 725,093.45 and 340,641.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,745.96, 725,093.45 and 340,641.34 is: 509,538.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,745.96 : 725,093.45 = 340,641.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,745.96/725,093.45 = 340,641.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,745.96x = 725,093.45 × 340,641.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,745.96x = 246,996,799,104.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,996,799,104.55/484,745.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509,538.65

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