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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346,868.62, 519,453.74 and 286,527.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346,868.62, 519,453.74 and 286,527.92 is: 429,090.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346,868.62 : 519,453.74 = 286,527.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346,868.62/519,453.74 = 286,527.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346,868.62x = 519,453.74 × 286,527.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346,868.62x = 148,837,997,777.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,837,997,777.47/346,868.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429,090.41

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