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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551,669.40, 828,281.70 and 341,717.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551,669.40, 828,281.70 and 341,717.40 is: 513,057.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551,669.40 : 828,281.70 = 341,717.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551,669.40/828,281.70 = 341,717.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551,669.40x = 828,281.70 × 341,717.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551,669.40x = 283,038,268,991.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,038,268,991.58/551,669.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513,057.76

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