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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 531,976.98, 734,127.93 and 340,990.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 531,976.98, 734,127.93 and 340,990.20 is: 470,566.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    531,976.98 : 734,127.93 = 340,990.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    531,976.98/734,127.93 = 340,990.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    531,976.98x = 734,127.93 × 340,990.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    531,976.98x = 250,330,429,676.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,330,429,676.29/531,976.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470,566.28

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