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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,264.89, 512,346.37 and 215,310.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,264.89, 512,346.37 and 215,310.71 is: 322,304.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,264.89 : 512,346.37 = 215,310.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,264.89/512,346.37 = 215,310.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,264.89x = 512,346.37 × 215,310.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,264.89x = 110,313,660,690.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,313,660,690.62/342,264.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,304.93

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