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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587,273.67, 810,424.08 and 342,242.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587,273.67, 810,424.08 and 342,242.82 is: 472,287.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587,273.67 : 810,424.08 = 342,242.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587,273.67/810,424.08 = 342,242.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587,273.67x = 810,424.08 × 342,242.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587,273.67x = 277,361,822,535.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,361,822,535.11/587,273.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472,287.17

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