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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358,474.80, 537,712.20 and 342,728.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358,474.80, 537,712.20 and 342,728.40 is: 514,092.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358,474.80 : 537,712.20 = 342,728.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358,474.80/537,712.20 = 342,728.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358,474.80x = 537,712.20 × 342,728.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358,474.80x = 184,289,241,966.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,289,241,966.48/358,474.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514,092.60

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