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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,117.40, 513,176.10 and 336,285.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,117.40, 513,176.10 and 336,285.40 is: 504,428.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,117.40 : 513,176.10 = 336,285.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,117.40/513,176.10 = 336,285.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,117.40x = 513,176.10 × 336,285.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,117.40x = 172,573,630,058.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,573,630,058.94/342,117.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504,428.10

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