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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340,565.40, 510,848.10 and 287,421.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340,565.40, 510,848.10 and 287,421.30 is: 431,131.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340,565.40 : 510,848.10 = 287,421.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340,565.40/510,848.10 = 287,421.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340,565.40x = 510,848.10 × 287,421.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340,565.40x = 146,828,625,004.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,828,625,004.53/340,565.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431,131.95

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