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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,306.39, 475,379.33 and 215,300.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,306.39, 475,379.33 and 215,300.72 is: 297,262.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,306.39 : 475,379.33 = 215,300.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,306.39/475,379.33 = 215,300.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,306.39x = 475,379.33 × 215,300.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,306.39x = 102,349,508,568.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,349,508,568.72/344,306.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297,262.88

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