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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346,848.62, 476,814.87 and 298,271.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346,848.62, 476,814.87 and 298,271.70 is: 410,035.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346,848.62 : 476,814.87 = 298,271.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346,848.62/476,814.87 = 298,271.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346,848.62x = 476,814.87 × 298,271.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346,848.62x = 142,220,381,860.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,220,381,860.18/346,848.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410,035.89

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