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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,114.40, 513,171.60 and 336,282.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,114.40, 513,171.60 and 336,282.40 is: 504,423.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,114.40 : 513,171.60 = 336,282.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,114.40/513,171.60 = 336,282.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,114.40x = 513,171.60 × 336,282.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,114.40x = 172,570,577,259.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,570,577,259.84/342,114.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504,423.60

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