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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,429.04, 513,034.08 and 291,997.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,429.04, 513,034.08 and 291,997.50 is: 437,476.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,429.04 : 513,034.08 = 291,997.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,429.04/513,034.08 = 291,997.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,429.04x = 513,034.08 × 291,997.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,429.04x = 149,804,668,774.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,804,668,774.80/342,429.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437,476.53

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