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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,702.40, 532,053.60 and 340,705.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,702.40, 532,053.60 and 340,705.60 is: 511,058.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,702.40 : 532,053.60 = 340,705.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,702.40/532,053.60 = 340,705.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,702.40x = 532,053.60 × 340,705.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,702.40x = 181,273,641,020.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,273,641,020.16/354,702.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511,058.40

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