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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567,477.79, 849,714.94 and 342,537.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567,477.79, 849,714.94 and 342,537.55 is: 512,899.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567,477.79 : 849,714.94 = 342,537.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567,477.79/849,714.94 = 342,537.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567,477.79x = 849,714.94 × 342,537.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567,477.79x = 291,059,273,746.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,059,273,746.00/567,477.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512,899.85

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