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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346,997.40, 520,496.10 and 293,853.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346,997.40, 520,496.10 and 293,853.30 is: 440,779.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346,997.40 : 520,496.10 = 293,853.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346,997.40/520,496.10 = 293,853.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346,997.40x = 520,496.10 × 293,853.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346,997.40x = 152,949,496,622.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,949,496,622.13/346,997.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440,779.95

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