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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,577.60, 513,866.40 and 328,580.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,577.60, 513,866.40 and 328,580.80 is: 492,871.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,577.60 : 513,866.40 = 328,580.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,577.60/513,866.40 = 328,580.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,577.60x = 513,866.40 × 328,580.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,577.60x = 168,846,632,805.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,846,632,805.12/342,577.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492,871.20

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