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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542,821.10, 814,231.65 and 343,366.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542,821.10, 814,231.65 and 343,366.70 is: 515,050.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542,821.10 : 814,231.65 = 343,366.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542,821.10/814,231.65 = 343,366.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542,821.10x = 814,231.65 × 343,366.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542,821.10x = 279,580,034,696.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,580,034,696.06/542,821.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515,050.05

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