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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340,045.40, 508,901.70 and 312,051.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340,045.40, 508,901.70 and 312,051.80 is: 467,007.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340,045.40 : 508,901.70 = 312,051.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340,045.40/508,901.70 = 312,051.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340,045.40x = 508,901.70 × 312,051.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340,045.40x = 158,803,691,508.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,803,691,508.06/340,045.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467,007.32

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