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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346,916.52, 520,001.78 and 226,927.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346,916.52, 520,001.78 and 226,927.98 is: 340,147.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346,916.52 : 520,001.78 = 226,927.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346,916.52/520,001.78 = 226,927.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346,916.52x = 520,001.78 × 226,927.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346,916.52x = 118,002,952,397.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,002,952,397.17/346,916.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,147.98

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