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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341,717.40, 512,576.10 and 316,834.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341,717.40, 512,576.10 and 316,834.20 is: 475,251.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,717.40 : 512,576.10 = 316,834.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,717.40/512,576.10 = 316,834.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,717.40x = 512,576.10 × 316,834.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,717.40x = 162,401,638,582.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,401,638,582.62/341,717.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475,251.30

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