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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341,344.40, 512,437.80 and 214,984.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341,344.40, 512,437.80 and 214,984.40 is: 322,741.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,344.40 : 512,437.80 = 214,984.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,344.40/512,437.80 = 214,984.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,344.40x = 512,437.80 × 214,984.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,344.40x = 110,166,132,970.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,166,132,970.32/341,344.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,741.88

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