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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370,271.60, 555,407.40 and 341,403.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370,271.60, 555,407.40 and 341,403.20 is: 512,104.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370,271.60 : 555,407.40 = 341,403.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370,271.60/555,407.40 = 341,403.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370,271.60x = 555,407.40 × 341,403.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370,271.60x = 189,617,863,663.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,617,863,663.68/370,271.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512,104.80

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