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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570,282.66, 786,936.65 and 340,794.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570,282.66, 786,936.65 and 340,794.26 is: 470,264.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570,282.66 : 786,936.65 = 340,794.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570,282.66/786,936.65 = 340,794.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570,282.66x = 786,936.65 × 340,794.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570,282.66x = 268,183,487,664.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,183,487,664.98/570,282.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470,264.15

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