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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570,436.80, 786,955.62 and 343,956.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570,436.80, 786,955.62 and 343,956.48 is: 474,510.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570,436.80 : 786,955.62 = 343,956.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570,436.80/786,955.62 = 343,956.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570,436.80x = 786,955.62 × 343,956.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570,436.80x = 270,678,484,971.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,678,484,971.42/570,436.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474,510.91

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