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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587,264.72, 810,411.62 and 342,233.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587,264.72, 810,411.62 and 342,233.78 is: 472,274.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587,264.72 : 810,411.62 = 342,233.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587,264.72/810,411.62 = 342,233.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587,264.72x = 810,411.62 × 342,233.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587,264.72x = 277,350,226,305.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,350,226,305.30/587,264.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472,274.63

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