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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346,715.70, 520,073.55 and 293,571.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346,715.70, 520,073.55 and 293,571.60 is: 440,357.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346,715.70 : 520,073.55 = 293,571.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346,715.70/520,073.55 = 293,571.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346,715.70x = 520,073.55 × 293,571.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346,715.70x = 152,678,824,191.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,678,824,191.18/346,715.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440,357.40

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