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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343,652.72, 473,163 and 312,159.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343,652.72, 473,163 and 312,159.92 is: 429,801.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343,652.72 : 473,163 = 312,159.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343,652.72/473,163 = 312,159.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343,652.72x = 473,163 × 312,159.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343,652.72x = 147,702,524,226.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,702,524,226.96/343,652.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429,801.70

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