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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,279.40, 520,919.10 and 291,292.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,279.40, 520,919.10 and 291,292.20 is: 436,938.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,279.40 : 520,919.10 = 291,292.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,279.40/520,919.10 = 291,292.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,279.40x = 520,919.10 × 291,292.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,279.40x = 151,739,670,661.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,739,670,661.02/347,279.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436,938.30

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