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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622,996.40, 935,531.40 and 342,714.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622,996.40, 935,531.40 and 342,714.80 is: 514,642.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622,996.40 : 935,531.40 = 342,714.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622,996.40/935,531.40 = 342,714.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622,996.40x = 935,531.40 × 342,714.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622,996.40x = 320,620,456,644.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,620,456,644.72/622,996.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514,642.55

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