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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341,961.96, 472,039.20 and 306,088.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341,961.96, 472,039.20 and 306,088.68 is: 422,520.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,961.96 : 472,039.20 = 306,088.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,961.96/472,039.20 = 306,088.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,961.96x = 472,039.20 × 306,088.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,961.96x = 144,485,855,636.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,485,855,636.26/341,961.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422,520.26

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