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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341,569.20, 512,353.80 and 216,999.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341,569.20, 512,353.80 and 216,999.60 is: 325,499.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,569.20 : 512,353.80 = 216,999.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,569.20/512,353.80 = 216,999.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,569.20x = 512,353.80 × 216,999.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,569.20x = 111,180,569,658.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,180,569,658.48/341,569.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,499.40

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