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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582,143.76, 803,064.33 and 340,268.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582,143.76, 803,064.33 and 340,268.31 is: 469,398.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582,143.76 : 803,064.33 = 340,268.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582,143.76/803,064.33 = 340,268.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582,143.76x = 803,064.33 × 340,268.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582,143.76x = 273,257,342,390.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,257,342,390.38/582,143.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469,398.39

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