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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341,620.40, 512,430.60 and 316,737.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341,620.40, 512,430.60 and 316,737.20 is: 475,105.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,620.40 : 512,430.60 = 316,737.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,620.40/512,430.60 = 316,737.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,620.40x = 512,430.60 × 316,737.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,620.40x = 162,305,833,438.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,305,833,438.32/341,620.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475,105.80

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