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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412,215.40, 618,323.10 and 342,231.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412,215.40, 618,323.10 and 342,231.40 is: 513,347.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412,215.40 : 618,323.10 = 342,231.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412,215.40/618,323.10 = 342,231.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412,215.40x = 618,323.10 × 342,231.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412,215.40x = 211,609,580,165.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,609,580,165.34/412,215.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513,347.10

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