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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560,565.95, 838,726.70 and 343,653.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560,565.95, 838,726.70 and 343,653.21 is: 514,178.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560,565.95 : 838,726.70 = 343,653.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560,565.95/838,726.70 = 343,653.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560,565.95x = 838,726.70 × 343,653.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560,565.95x = 288,231,121,049.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,231,121,049.44/560,565.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514,178.79

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