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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,359.08, 513,934.59 and 335,391.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,359.08, 513,934.59 and 335,391.02 is: 500,550.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,359.08 : 513,934.59 = 335,391.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,359.08/513,934.59 = 335,391.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,359.08x = 513,934.59 × 335,391.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,359.08x = 172,369,043,783.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,369,043,783.71/344,359.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500,550.31

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