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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396,056.89, 592,666.07 and 342,932.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396,056.89, 592,666.07 and 342,932.23 is: 513,169.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396,056.89 : 592,666.07 = 342,932.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396,056.89/592,666.07 = 342,932.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396,056.89x = 592,666.07 × 342,932.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396,056.89x = 203,244,296,056.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,244,296,056.61/396,056.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513,169.45

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