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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340,924.67, 511,562.27 and 261,473.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340,924.67, 511,562.27 and 261,473.05 is: 392,343.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340,924.67 : 511,562.27 = 261,473.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340,924.67/511,562.27 = 261,473.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340,924.67x = 511,562.27 × 261,473.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340,924.67x = 133,759,747,001.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,759,747,001.82/340,924.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392,343.99

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