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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567,488.79, 849,731.40 and 342,548.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567,488.79, 849,731.40 and 342,548.55 is: 512,916.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567,488.79 : 849,731.40 = 342,548.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567,488.79/849,731.40 = 342,548.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567,488.79x = 849,731.40 × 342,548.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567,488.79x = 291,074,258,959.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,074,258,959.47/567,488.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512,916.31

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