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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,469.40, 826,481.70 and 340,517.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,469.40, 826,481.70 and 340,517.40 is: 511,257.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,469.40 : 826,481.70 = 340,517.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,469.40/826,481.70 = 340,517.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,469.40x = 826,481.70 × 340,517.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,469.40x = 281,431,399,631.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,431,399,631.58/550,469.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511,257.12

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