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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,181.40, 512,688.90 and 292,026.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,181.40, 512,688.90 and 292,026.20 is: 437,541.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,181.40 : 512,688.90 = 292,026.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,181.40/512,688.90 = 292,026.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,181.40x = 512,688.90 × 292,026.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,181.40x = 149,718,591,249.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,718,591,249.18/342,181.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437,541.58

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