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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,469.65, 472,740.58 and 306,597.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,469.65, 472,740.58 and 306,597.31 is: 423,222.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,469.65 : 472,740.58 = 306,597.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,469.65/472,740.58 = 306,597.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,469.65x = 472,740.58 × 306,597.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,469.65x = 144,940,990,155.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,940,990,155.84/342,469.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423,222.88

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