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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,145.80, 513,218.70 and 308,968.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,145.80, 513,218.70 and 308,968.20 is: 463,452.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,145.80 : 513,218.70 = 308,968.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,145.80/513,218.70 = 308,968.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,145.80x = 513,218.70 × 308,968.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,145.80x = 158,568,257,945.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,568,257,945.34/342,145.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463,452.30

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