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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341,331.90, 512,419.05 and 214,971.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341,331.90, 512,419.05 and 214,971.90 is: 322,723.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,331.90 : 512,419.05 = 214,971.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,331.90/512,419.05 = 214,971.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,331.90x = 512,419.05 × 214,971.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,331.90x = 110,155,696,774.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,155,696,774.70/341,331.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,723.12

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