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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346,922.06, 520,836.30 and 278,570.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346,922.06, 520,836.30 and 278,570.12 is: 418,219.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346,922.06 : 520,836.30 = 278,570.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346,922.06/520,836.30 = 278,570.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346,922.06x = 520,836.30 × 278,570.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346,922.06x = 145,089,427,987.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,089,427,987.18/346,922.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418,219.09

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