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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341,251.70, 512,861.70 and 297,949.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341,251.70, 512,861.70 and 297,949.10 is: 447,782.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,251.70 : 512,861.70 = 297,949.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,251.70/512,861.70 = 297,949.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,251.70x = 512,861.70 × 297,949.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,251.70x = 152,806,681,939.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,806,681,939.47/341,251.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447,782.92

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