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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341,674.40, 512,511.60 and 302,308.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341,674.40, 512,511.60 and 302,308.40 is: 453,462.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,674.40 : 512,511.60 = 302,308.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,674.40/512,511.60 = 302,308.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,674.40x = 512,511.60 × 302,308.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,674.40x = 154,936,561,777.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,936,561,777.44/341,674.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453,462.60

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