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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341,514.40, 512,271.60 and 336,265.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341,514.40, 512,271.60 and 336,265.60 is: 504,398.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,514.40 : 512,271.60 = 336,265.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,514.40/512,271.60 = 336,265.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,514.40x = 512,271.60 × 336,265.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,514.40x = 172,259,316,936.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,259,316,936.96/341,514.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504,398.40

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