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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,166.80, 534,250.20 and 340,420.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,166.80, 534,250.20 and 340,420.40 is: 510,630.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,166.80 : 534,250.20 = 340,420.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,166.80/534,250.20 = 340,420.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,166.80x = 534,250.20 × 340,420.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,166.80x = 181,869,666,784.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,869,666,784.08/356,166.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510,630.60

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