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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346,251.96, 518,011.38 and 262,254.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346,251.96, 518,011.38 and 262,254.24 is: 392,346.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346,251.96 : 518,011.38 = 262,254.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346,251.96/518,011.38 = 262,254.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346,251.96x = 518,011.38 × 262,254.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346,251.96x = 135,850,680,773.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,850,680,773.25/346,251.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392,346.32

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