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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,643.02, 513,031.41 and 266,477.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,643.02, 513,031.41 and 266,477.10 is: 398,989.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,643.02 : 513,031.41 = 266,477.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,643.02/513,031.41 = 266,477.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,643.02x = 513,031.41 × 266,477.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,643.02x = 136,711,122,345.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,711,122,345.71/342,643.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398,989.95

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