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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641,669.10, 962,171.42 and 342,069.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641,669.10, 962,171.42 and 342,069.20 is: 512,926.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641,669.10 : 962,171.42 = 342,069.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641,669.10/962,171.42 = 342,069.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641,669.10x = 962,171.42 × 342,069.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641,669.10x = 329,129,207,902.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,129,207,902.26/641,669.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512,926.69

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