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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570,150.39, 786,754.11 and 340,661.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570,150.39, 786,754.11 and 340,661.98 is: 470,081.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570,150.39 : 786,754.11 = 340,661.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570,150.39/786,754.11 = 340,661.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570,150.39x = 786,754.11 × 340,661.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570,150.39x = 268,017,217,912.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,017,217,912.61/570,150.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470,081.62

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