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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551,627.40, 828,218.70 and 341,675.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551,627.40, 828,218.70 and 341,675.40 is: 512,994.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551,627.40 : 828,218.70 = 341,675.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551,627.40/828,218.70 = 341,675.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551,627.40x = 828,218.70 × 341,675.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551,627.40x = 282,981,955,609.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,981,955,609.98/551,627.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512,994.74

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