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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,336.11, 510,995.96 and 301,935.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,336.11, 510,995.96 and 301,935.53 is: 450,691.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,336.11 : 510,995.96 = 301,935.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,336.11/510,995.96 = 301,935.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,336.11x = 510,995.96 × 301,935.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,336.11x = 154,287,836,910.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,287,836,910.53/342,336.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450,691.10

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