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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,003.70, 513,005.55 and 279,795.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,003.70, 513,005.55 and 279,795.70 is: 419,693.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,003.70 : 513,005.55 = 279,795.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,003.70/513,005.55 = 279,795.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,003.70x = 513,005.55 × 279,795.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,003.70x = 143,536,746,966.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,536,746,966.14/342,003.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419,693.55

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