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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341,978.45, 512,996.84 and 89,292.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341,978.45, 512,996.84 and 89,292.47 is: 133,946.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,978.45 : 512,996.84 = 89,292.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,978.45/512,996.84 = 89,292.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,978.45x = 512,996.84 × 89,292.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,978.45x = 45,806,754,499.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,806,754,499.33/341,978.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,946.32

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