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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582,069, 803,134.26 and 340,304.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582,069, 803,134.26 and 340,304.16 is: 469,549.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582,069 : 803,134.26 = 340,304.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582,069/803,134.26 = 340,304.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582,069x = 803,134.26 × 340,304.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582,069x = 273,309,929,716.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,309,929,716.52/582,069
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469,549.02

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