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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,276.92, 520,560.16 and 234,969

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,276.92, 520,560.16 and 234,969 is: 352,213.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,276.92 : 520,560.16 = 234,969 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,276.92/520,560.16 = 234,969/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,276.92x = 520,560.16 × 234,969
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,276.92x = 122,315,500,235.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,315,500,235.04/347,276.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,213.16

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