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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,093.96, 472,221.36 and 306,220.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,093.96, 472,221.36 and 306,220.68 is: 422,702.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,093.96 : 472,221.36 = 306,220.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,093.96/472,221.36 = 306,220.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,093.96x = 472,221.36 × 306,220.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,093.96x = 144,603,945,969.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,603,945,969.73/342,093.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422,702.42

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