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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,176.80, 534,265.20 and 340,430.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,176.80, 534,265.20 and 340,430.40 is: 510,645.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,176.80 : 534,265.20 = 340,430.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,176.80/534,265.20 = 340,430.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,176.80x = 534,265.20 × 340,430.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,176.80x = 181,880,115,742.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,880,115,742.08/356,176.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510,645.60

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