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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346,999.40, 520,499.10 and 293,855.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346,999.40, 520,499.10 and 293,855.30 is: 440,782.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346,999.40 : 520,499.10 = 293,855.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346,999.40/520,499.10 = 293,855.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346,999.40x = 520,499.10 × 293,855.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346,999.40x = 152,951,419,180.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,951,419,180.23/346,999.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440,782.95

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