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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570,436.05, 786,954.59 and 343,955.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570,436.05, 786,954.59 and 343,955.73 is: 474,509.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570,436.05 : 786,954.59 = 343,955.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570,436.05/786,954.59 = 343,955.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570,436.05x = 786,954.59 × 343,955.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570,436.05x = 270,677,538,760.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,677,538,760.52/570,436.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474,509.87

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