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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,211.40, 520,817.10 and 84,555.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,211.40, 520,817.10 and 84,555.40 is: 126,833.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,211.40 : 520,817.10 = 84,555.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,211.40/520,817.10 = 84,555.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,211.40x = 520,817.10 × 84,555.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,211.40x = 44,037,898,217.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,037,898,217.34/347,211.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126,833.10

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