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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,452.20, 473,035.50 and 262,863.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,452.20, 473,035.50 and 262,863.16 is: 363,097.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,452.20 : 473,035.50 = 262,863.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,452.20/473,035.50 = 262,863.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,452.20x = 473,035.50 × 262,863.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,452.20x = 124,343,606,322.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,343,606,322.18/342,452.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,097.70

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