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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341,635.60, 511,243.80 and 297,744.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341,635.60, 511,243.80 and 297,744.40 is: 445,562.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,635.60 : 511,243.80 = 297,744.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,635.60/511,243.80 = 297,744.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,635.60x = 511,243.80 × 297,744.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,635.60x = 152,219,978,484.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,219,978,484.72/341,635.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445,562.40

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