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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384,173.80, 575,094.30 and 342,183.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384,173.80, 575,094.30 and 342,183.40 is: 512,236.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384,173.80 : 575,094.30 = 342,183.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384,173.80/575,094.30 = 342,183.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384,173.80x = 575,094.30 × 342,183.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384,173.80x = 196,787,722,894.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,787,722,894.62/384,173.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512,236.19

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