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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556,464.20, 834,696.30 and 346,512.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556,464.20, 834,696.30 and 346,512.20 is: 519,768.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556,464.20 : 834,696.30 = 346,512.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556,464.20/834,696.30 = 346,512.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556,464.20x = 834,696.30 × 346,512.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556,464.20x = 289,232,451,244.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,232,451,244.86/556,464.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519,768.30

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