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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371,314.58, 556,557.15 and 341,422.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371,314.58, 556,557.15 and 341,422.34 is: 511,752.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,314.58 : 556,557.15 = 341,422.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,314.58/556,557.15 = 341,422.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,314.58x = 556,557.15 × 341,422.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,314.58x = 190,021,044,496.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,021,044,496.73/371,314.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511,752.18

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