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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,116.40, 544,091.40 and 342,121.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,116.40, 544,091.40 and 342,121.20 is: 512,632.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,116.40 : 544,091.40 = 342,121.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,116.40/544,091.40 = 342,121.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,116.40x = 544,091.40 × 342,121.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,116.40x = 186,145,202,677.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,145,202,677.68/363,116.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512,632.32

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