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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341,279.70, 511,919.55 and 315,618.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341,279.70, 511,919.55 and 315,618.90 is: 473,428.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,279.70 : 511,919.55 = 315,618.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,279.70/511,919.55 = 315,618.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,279.70x = 511,919.55 × 315,618.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,279.70x = 161,571,485,259.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,571,485,259.50/341,279.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473,428.35

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