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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346,230.09, 518,332.82 and 313,026.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346,230.09, 518,332.82 and 313,026.57 is: 468,624.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346,230.09 : 518,332.82 = 313,026.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346,230.09/518,332.82 = 313,026.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346,230.09x = 518,332.82 × 313,026.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346,230.09x = 162,251,943,197.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,251,943,197.90/346,230.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468,624.62

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