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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,310.80, 516,466.20 and 209,591.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,310.80, 516,466.20 and 209,591.60 is: 314,387.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,310.80 : 516,466.20 = 209,591.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,310.80/516,466.20 = 209,591.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,310.80x = 516,466.20 × 209,591.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,310.80x = 108,246,977,203.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,246,977,203.92/344,310.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,387.40

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