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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343,313.70, 514,970.55 and 312,900.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343,313.70, 514,970.55 and 312,900.90 is: 469,351.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343,313.70 : 514,970.55 = 312,900.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343,313.70/514,970.55 = 312,900.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343,313.70x = 514,970.55 × 312,900.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343,313.70x = 161,134,748,568.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,134,748,568.50/343,313.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469,351.35

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