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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346,712.20, 520,068.30 and 293,568.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346,712.20, 520,068.30 and 293,568.10 is: 440,352.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346,712.20 : 520,068.30 = 293,568.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346,712.20/520,068.30 = 293,568.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346,712.20x = 520,068.30 × 293,568.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346,712.20x = 152,675,462,701.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,675,462,701.23/346,712.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440,352.15

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