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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407,998.60, 611,997.90 and 342,680.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407,998.60, 611,997.90 and 342,680.20 is: 514,020.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407,998.60 : 611,997.90 = 342,680.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407,998.60/611,997.90 = 342,680.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407,998.60x = 611,997.90 × 342,680.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407,998.60x = 209,719,562,771.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,719,562,771.58/407,998.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514,020.30

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