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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,001.60, 512,224.80 and 216,030.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,001.60, 512,224.80 and 216,030.40 is: 323,554.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,001.60 : 512,224.80 = 216,030.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,001.60/512,224.80 = 216,030.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,001.60x = 512,224.80 × 216,030.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,001.60x = 110,656,128,433.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,656,128,433.92/342,001.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,554.42

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