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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346,731.70, 520,097.55 and 228,633.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346,731.70, 520,097.55 and 228,633.70 is: 342,950.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346,731.70 : 520,097.55 = 228,633.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346,731.70/520,097.55 = 228,633.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346,731.70x = 520,097.55 × 228,633.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346,731.70x = 118,911,827,217.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,911,827,217.44/346,731.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,950.55

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