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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386,036.12, 531,540.68 and 342,940.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386,036.12, 531,540.68 and 342,940.88 is: 472,202.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386,036.12 : 531,540.68 = 342,940.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386,036.12/531,540.68 = 342,940.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386,036.12x = 531,540.68 × 342,940.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386,036.12x = 182,287,028,555.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,287,028,555.00/386,036.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472,202.00

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