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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,973.76, 517,424.28 and 92,279.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,973.76, 517,424.28 and 92,279.77 is: 138,409.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,973.76 : 517,424.28 = 92,279.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,973.76/517,424.28 = 92,279.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,973.76x = 517,424.28 × 92,279.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,973.76x = 47,747,793,550.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,747,793,550.82/344,973.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,409.93

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