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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570,156.38, 786,762.40 and 340,667.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570,156.38, 786,762.40 and 340,667.98 is: 470,089.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570,156.38 : 786,762.40 = 340,667.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570,156.38/786,762.40 = 340,667.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570,156.38x = 786,762.40 × 340,667.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570,156.38x = 268,024,757,547.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,024,757,547.95/570,156.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470,089.90

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