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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,271.20, 520,906.80 and 285,063.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,271.20, 520,906.80 and 285,063.20 is: 427,594.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,271.20 : 520,906.80 = 285,063.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,271.20/520,906.80 = 285,063.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,271.20x = 520,906.80 × 285,063.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,271.20x = 148,491,359,309.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,491,359,309.76/347,271.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427,594.80

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