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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,261.90, 512,408.70 and 209,401.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,261.90, 512,408.70 and 209,401.65 is: 313,500.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,261.90 : 512,408.70 = 209,401.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,261.90/512,408.70 = 209,401.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,261.90x = 512,408.70 × 209,401.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,261.90x = 107,299,227,254.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,299,227,254.36/342,261.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313,500.36

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