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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570,339.66, 787,014.90 and 340,851.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570,339.66, 787,014.90 and 340,851.30 is: 470,342.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570,339.66 : 787,014.90 = 340,851.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570,339.66/787,014.90 = 340,851.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570,339.66x = 787,014.90 × 340,851.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570,339.66x = 268,255,051,784.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,255,051,784.37/570,339.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470,342.62

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