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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346,708.20, 520,062.30 and 293,564.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346,708.20, 520,062.30 and 293,564.10 is: 440,346.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346,708.20 : 520,062.30 = 293,564.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346,708.20/520,062.30 = 293,564.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346,708.20x = 520,062.30 × 293,564.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346,708.20x = 152,671,621,043.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,671,621,043.43/346,708.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440,346.15

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