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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341,996.40, 512,994.60 and 317,113.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341,996.40, 512,994.60 and 317,113.20 is: 475,669.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,996.40 : 512,994.60 = 317,113.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,996.40/512,994.60 = 317,113.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,996.40x = 512,994.60 × 317,113.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,996.40x = 162,677,359,188.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,677,359,188.72/341,996.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475,669.80

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