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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359,280.20, 537,998.70 and 342,691.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359,280.20, 537,998.70 and 342,691.40 is: 513,158.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359,280.20 : 537,998.70 = 342,691.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359,280.20/537,998.70 = 342,691.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359,280.20x = 537,998.70 × 342,691.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359,280.20x = 184,367,527,701.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,367,527,701.18/359,280.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513,158.05

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