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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,856.80, 545,785.20 and 340,237.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,856.80, 545,785.20 and 340,237.20 is: 510,355.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,856.80 : 545,785.20 = 340,237.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,856.80/545,785.20 = 340,237.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,856.80x = 545,785.20 × 340,237.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,856.80x = 185,696,428,249.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,696,428,249.44/363,856.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510,355.80

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