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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,004.20, 513,006.30 and 303,950.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,004.20, 513,006.30 and 303,950.40 is: 455,925.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,004.20 : 513,006.30 = 303,950.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,004.20/513,006.30 = 303,950.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,004.20x = 513,006.30 × 303,950.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,004.20x = 155,928,470,087.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,928,470,087.52/342,004.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455,925.60

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