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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570,247.16, 853,666.50 and 344,925.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570,247.16, 853,666.50 and 344,925.72 is: 516,357.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570,247.16 : 853,666.50 = 344,925.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570,247.16/853,666.50 = 344,925.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570,247.16x = 853,666.50 × 344,925.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570,247.16x = 294,451,532,152.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,451,532,152.38/570,247.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516,357.74

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