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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,162.60, 512,271.90 and 323,543.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,162.60, 512,271.90 and 323,543.40 is: 484,395.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,162.60 : 512,271.90 = 323,543.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,162.60/512,271.90 = 323,543.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,162.60x = 512,271.90 × 323,543.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,162.60x = 165,742,192,250.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,742,192,250.46/342,162.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484,395.99

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