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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,601.20, 513,901.80 and 279,615.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,601.20, 513,901.80 and 279,615.60 is: 419,423.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,601.20 : 513,901.80 = 279,615.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,601.20/513,901.80 = 279,615.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,601.20x = 513,901.80 × 279,615.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,601.20x = 143,694,960,148.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,694,960,148.08/342,601.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419,423.40

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