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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542,006.40, 812,134.80 and 341,968.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542,006.40, 812,134.80 and 341,968.80 is: 512,401.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542,006.40 : 812,134.80 = 341,968.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542,006.40/812,134.80 = 341,968.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542,006.40x = 812,134.80 × 341,968.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542,006.40x = 277,724,762,994.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,724,762,994.24/542,006.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512,401.26

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