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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,246.50, 510,862.95 and 301,845.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,246.50, 510,862.95 and 301,845.68 is: 450,557.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,246.50 : 510,862.95 = 301,845.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,246.50/510,862.95 = 301,845.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,246.50x = 510,862.95 × 301,845.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,246.50x = 154,201,774,529.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,201,774,529.56/342,246.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450,557.64

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