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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346,858.40, 520,287.60 and 97,540.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346,858.40, 520,287.60 and 97,540.40 is: 146,310.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346,858.40 : 520,287.60 = 97,540.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346,858.40/520,287.60 = 97,540.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346,858.40x = 520,287.60 × 97,540.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346,858.40x = 50,749,060,619.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,749,060,619.04/346,858.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146,310.60

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