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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,389.18, 545,970.71 and 343,246.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,389.18, 545,970.71 and 343,246.91 is: 515,708.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,389.18 : 545,970.71 = 343,246.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,389.18/545,970.71 = 343,246.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,389.18x = 545,970.71 × 343,246.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,389.18x = 187,402,754,711.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,402,754,711.92/363,389.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515,708.14

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