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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,906.80, 514,943.40 and 254,260.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,906.80, 514,943.40 and 254,260.40 is: 381,823.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,906.80 : 514,943.40 = 254,260.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,906.80/514,943.40 = 254,260.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,906.80x = 514,943.40 × 254,260.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,906.80x = 130,929,714,861.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,929,714,861.36/342,906.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,823.03

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