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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341,254.70, 512,866.20 and 297,952.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341,254.70, 512,866.20 and 297,952.10 is: 447,787.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,254.70 : 512,866.20 = 297,952.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,254.70/512,866.20 = 297,952.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,254.70x = 512,866.20 × 297,952.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,254.70x = 152,809,561,309.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,809,561,309.02/341,254.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447,787.42

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