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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,121.20, 512,598.60 and 282,634.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,121.20, 512,598.60 and 282,634.80 is: 423,470.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,121.20 : 512,598.60 = 282,634.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,121.20/512,598.60 = 282,634.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,121.20x = 512,598.60 × 282,634.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,121.20x = 144,878,202,791.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,878,202,791.28/342,121.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423,470.40

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