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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,195.40, 512,709.90 and 292,040.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,195.40, 512,709.90 and 292,040.20 is: 437,562.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,195.40 : 512,709.90 = 292,040.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,195.40/512,709.90 = 292,040.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,195.40x = 512,709.90 × 292,040.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,195.40x = 149,731,901,737.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,731,901,737.98/342,195.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437,562.58

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