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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346,715.20, 520,072.80 and 293,571.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346,715.20, 520,072.80 and 293,571.10 is: 440,356.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346,715.20 : 520,072.80 = 293,571.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346,715.20/520,072.80 = 293,571.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346,715.20x = 520,072.80 × 293,571.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346,715.20x = 152,678,343,976.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,678,343,976.08/346,715.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440,356.65

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