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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,487.80, 545,231.70 and 340,159.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,487.80, 545,231.70 and 340,159.80 is: 510,239.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,487.80 : 545,231.70 = 340,159.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,487.80/545,231.70 = 340,159.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,487.80x = 545,231.70 × 340,159.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,487.80x = 185,465,906,025.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,465,906,025.66/363,487.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510,239.70

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