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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,007.60, 512,233.80 and 216,036.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,007.60, 512,233.80 and 216,036.40 is: 323,563.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,007.60 : 512,233.80 = 216,036.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,007.60/512,233.80 = 216,036.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,007.60x = 512,233.80 × 216,036.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,007.60x = 110,661,146,110.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,661,146,110.32/342,007.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,563.41

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