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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570,286.36, 786,869.22 and 340,809.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570,286.36, 786,869.22 and 340,809.22 is: 470,241.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570,286.36 : 786,869.22 = 340,809.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570,286.36/786,869.22 = 340,809.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570,286.36x = 786,869.22 × 340,809.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570,286.36x = 268,172,285,110.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,172,285,110.21/570,286.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470,241.45

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