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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343,281.20, 514,921.80 and 312,868.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343,281.20, 514,921.80 and 312,868.40 is: 469,302.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343,281.20 : 514,921.80 = 312,868.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343,281.20/514,921.80 = 312,868.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343,281.20x = 514,921.80 × 312,868.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343,281.20x = 161,102,759,691.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,102,759,691.12/343,281.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469,302.60

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