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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,207.32, 519,961.68 and 313,549.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,207.32, 519,961.68 and 313,549.40 is: 469,557.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,207.32 : 519,961.68 = 313,549.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,207.32/519,961.68 = 313,549.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,207.32x = 519,961.68 × 313,549.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,207.32x = 163,033,672,786.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,033,672,786.99/347,207.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469,557.13

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