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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512,464.05, 707,495.45 and 340,614.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512,464.05, 707,495.45 and 340,614.99 is: 470,244.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512,464.05 : 707,495.45 = 340,614.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512,464.05/707,495.45 = 340,614.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512,464.05x = 707,495.45 × 340,614.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512,464.05x = 240,983,553,923.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,983,553,923.72/512,464.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470,244.80

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