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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,741.40, 532,112.10 and 340,963.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,741.40, 532,112.10 and 340,963.30 is: 511,444.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,741.40 : 532,112.10 = 340,963.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,741.40/532,112.10 = 340,963.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,741.40x = 532,112.10 × 340,963.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,741.40x = 181,430,697,585.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,430,697,585.93/354,741.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511,444.95

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