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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572,171.76, 789,516.42 and 342,675.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572,171.76, 789,516.42 and 342,675.27 is: 472,843.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572,171.76 : 789,516.42 = 342,675.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572,171.76/789,516.42 = 342,675.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572,171.76x = 789,516.42 × 342,675.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572,171.76x = 270,547,752,392.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,547,752,392.93/572,171.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472,843.60

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