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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341,567.70, 512,351.55 and 216,998.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341,567.70, 512,351.55 and 216,998.10 is: 325,497.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,567.70 : 512,351.55 = 216,998.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,567.70/512,351.55 = 216,998.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,567.70x = 512,351.55 × 216,998.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,567.70x = 111,179,312,882.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,179,312,882.06/341,567.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,497.15

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