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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,263.89, 512,344.87 and 215,309.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,263.89, 512,344.87 and 215,309.71 is: 322,303.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,263.89 : 512,344.87 = 215,309.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,263.89/512,344.87 = 215,309.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,263.89x = 512,344.87 × 215,309.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,263.89x = 110,312,825,379.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,312,825,379.69/342,263.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,303.43

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