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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,244.50, 510,859.97 and 301,843.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,244.50, 510,859.97 and 301,843.68 is: 450,554.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,244.50 : 510,859.97 = 301,843.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,244.50/510,859.97 = 301,843.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,244.50x = 510,859.97 × 301,843.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,244.50x = 154,199,851,800.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,199,851,800.27/342,244.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450,554.65

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