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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566,979.08, 850,041 and 342,286.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566,979.08, 850,041 and 342,286.10 is: 513,171.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566,979.08 : 850,041 = 342,286.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566,979.08/850,041 = 342,286.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566,979.08x = 850,041 × 342,286.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566,979.08x = 290,957,218,730.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,957,218,730.10/566,979.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513,171.00

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