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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339,234.49, 511,290.12 and 292,414.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339,234.49, 511,290.12 and 292,414.67 is: 440,723.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339,234.49 : 511,290.12 = 292,414.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339,234.49/511,290.12 = 292,414.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339,234.49x = 511,290.12 × 292,414.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339,234.49x = 149,508,730,251.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,508,730,251.99/339,234.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440,723.85

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