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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,014.40, 511,855.20 and 342,014.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,014.40, 511,855.20 and 342,014.40 is: 511,855.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,014.40 : 511,855.20 = 342,014.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,014.40/511,855.20 = 342,014.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,014.40x = 511,855.20 × 342,014.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,014.40x = 175,061,849,114.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,061,849,114.88/342,014.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511,855.20

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