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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570,445.92, 786,968.16 and 343,965.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570,445.92, 786,968.16 and 343,965.60 is: 474,523.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570,445.92 : 786,968.16 = 343,965.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570,445.92/786,968.16 = 343,965.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570,445.92x = 786,968.16 × 343,965.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570,445.92x = 270,689,975,335.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,689,975,335.30/570,445.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474,523.47

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