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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,994.91, 517,462.72 and 210,023.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,994.91, 517,462.72 and 210,023.95 is: 315,017.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,994.91 : 517,462.72 = 210,023.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,994.91/517,462.72 = 210,023.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,994.91x = 517,462.72 × 210,023.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,994.91x = 108,679,563,446.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,679,563,446.68/344,994.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315,017.87

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