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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421,456.14, 631,518.39 and 342,183.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421,456.14, 631,518.39 and 342,183.06 is: 512,734.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421,456.14 : 631,518.39 = 342,183.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421,456.14/631,518.39 = 342,183.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421,456.14x = 631,518.39 × 342,183.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421,456.14x = 216,094,895,136.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,094,895,136.47/421,456.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512,734.01

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