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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346,687.60, 520,031.40 and 303,833.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346,687.60, 520,031.40 and 303,833.20 is: 455,749.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346,687.60 : 520,031.40 = 303,833.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346,687.60/520,031.40 = 303,833.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346,687.60x = 520,031.40 × 303,833.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346,687.60x = 158,002,804,362.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,002,804,362.48/346,687.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455,749.80

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