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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341,327.28, 511,950.93 and 214,593.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341,327.28, 511,950.93 and 214,593.36 is: 321,864.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,327.28 : 511,950.93 = 214,593.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,327.28/511,950.93 = 214,593.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,327.28x = 511,950.93 × 214,593.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,327.28x = 109,861,270,223.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,861,270,223.83/341,327.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,864.90

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