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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,977.60, 517,466.40 and 212,117.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,977.60, 517,466.40 and 212,117.35 is: 318,176.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,977.60 : 517,466.40 = 212,117.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,977.60/517,466.40 = 212,117.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,977.60x = 517,466.40 × 212,117.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,977.60x = 109,763,601,482.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,763,601,482.04/344,977.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318,176.03

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