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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570,042.83, 853,360.52 and 344,721.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570,042.83, 853,360.52 and 344,721.69 is: 516,052.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570,042.83 : 853,360.52 = 344,721.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570,042.83/853,360.52 = 344,721.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570,042.83x = 853,360.52 × 344,721.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570,042.83x = 294,171,878,910.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,171,878,910.07/570,042.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516,052.24

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