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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341,575.70, 512,363.55 and 229,601.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341,575.70, 512,363.55 and 229,601.30 is: 344,401.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,575.70 : 512,363.55 = 229,601.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,575.70/512,363.55 = 229,601.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,575.70x = 512,363.55 × 229,601.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,575.70x = 117,639,337,152.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,639,337,152.62/341,575.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,401.95

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