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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,533.28, 473,147.70 and 262,944.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,533.28, 473,147.70 and 262,944.30 is: 363,209.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,533.28 : 473,147.70 = 262,944.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,533.28/473,147.70 = 262,944.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,533.28x = 473,147.70 × 262,944.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,533.28x = 124,411,490,773.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,411,490,773.11/342,533.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,209.94

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