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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371,207.88, 512,002.24 and 340,679.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371,207.88, 512,002.24 and 340,679.38 is: 469,894.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,207.88 : 512,002.24 = 340,679.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,207.88/512,002.24 = 340,679.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,207.88x = 512,002.24 × 340,679.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,207.88x = 174,428,604,827.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,428,604,827.66/371,207.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469,894.68

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