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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,666.70, 542,500.05 and 343,234.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,666.70, 542,500.05 and 343,234.70 is: 514,852.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,666.70 : 542,500.05 = 343,234.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,666.70/542,500.05 = 343,234.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,666.70x = 542,500.05 × 343,234.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,666.70x = 186,204,841,911.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,204,841,911.74/361,666.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514,852.05

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