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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,117.20, 513,175.80 and 279,909.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,117.20, 513,175.80 and 279,909.20 is: 419,863.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,117.20 : 513,175.80 = 279,909.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,117.20/513,175.80 = 279,909.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,117.20x = 513,175.80 × 279,909.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,117.20x = 143,642,627,637.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,642,627,637.36/342,117.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419,863.80

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