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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346,320.80, 519,481.20 and 287,223.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346,320.80, 519,481.20 and 287,223.20 is: 430,834.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346,320.80 : 519,481.20 = 287,223.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346,320.80/519,481.20 = 287,223.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346,320.80x = 519,481.20 × 287,223.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346,320.80x = 149,207,052,603.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,207,052,603.84/346,320.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430,834.80

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