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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,164.60, 516,246.90 and 323,428.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,164.60, 516,246.90 and 323,428.60 is: 485,142.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,164.60 : 516,246.90 = 323,428.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,164.60/516,246.90 = 323,428.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,164.60x = 516,246.90 × 323,428.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,164.60x = 166,969,012,121.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,969,012,121.34/344,164.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485,142.90

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