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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515,383.92, 711,548.82 and 343,544.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515,383.92, 711,548.82 and 343,544.04 is: 474,303.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515,383.92 : 711,548.82 = 343,544.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515,383.92/711,548.82 = 343,544.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515,383.92x = 711,548.82 × 343,544.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515,383.92x = 244,448,356,280.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,448,356,280.03/515,383.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474,303.42

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