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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,117.40, 534,176.10 and 321,125.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,117.40, 534,176.10 and 321,125.40 is: 481,688.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,117.40 : 534,176.10 = 321,125.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,117.40/534,176.10 = 321,125.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,117.40x = 534,176.10 × 321,125.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,117.40x = 171,537,513,782.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,537,513,782.94/356,117.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481,688.10

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