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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341,189.32, 511,783.98 and 331,858.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341,189.32, 511,783.98 and 331,858.12 is: 497,787.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,189.32 : 511,783.98 = 331,858.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,189.32/511,783.98 = 331,858.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,189.32x = 511,783.98 × 331,858.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,189.32x = 169,839,669,448.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,839,669,448.92/341,189.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497,787.18

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