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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522,270.16, 720,467.55 and 341,088.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522,270.16, 720,467.55 and 341,088.14 is: 470,528.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522,270.16 : 720,467.55 = 341,088.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522,270.16/720,467.55 = 341,088.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522,270.16x = 720,467.55 × 341,088.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522,270.16x = 245,742,938,361.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,742,938,361.03/522,270.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470,528.39

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