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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346,443.48, 519,659.75 and 287,153.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346,443.48, 519,659.75 and 287,153.91 is: 430,726.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346,443.48 : 519,659.75 = 287,153.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346,443.48/519,659.75 = 287,153.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346,443.48x = 519,659.75 × 287,153.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346,443.48x = 149,222,329,800.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,222,329,800.01/346,443.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430,726.33

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