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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,272.40, 520,908.60 and 291,285.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,272.40, 520,908.60 and 291,285.20 is: 436,927.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,272.40 : 520,908.60 = 291,285.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,272.40/520,908.60 = 291,285.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,272.40x = 520,908.60 × 291,285.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,272.40x = 151,732,965,732.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,732,965,732.72/347,272.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436,927.80

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