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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,227.60, 513,859.80 and 263,430.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,227.60, 513,859.80 and 263,430.80 is: 395,545.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,227.60 : 513,859.80 = 263,430.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,227.60/513,859.80 = 263,430.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,227.60x = 513,859.80 × 263,430.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,227.60x = 135,366,498,201.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,366,498,201.84/342,227.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395,545.24

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