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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,305.68, 520,958.01 and 228,115.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,305.68, 520,958.01 and 228,115.08 is: 342,172.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,305.68 : 520,958.01 = 228,115.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,305.68/520,958.01 = 228,115.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,305.68x = 520,958.01 × 228,115.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,305.68x = 118,838,378,127.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,838,378,127.79/347,305.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,172.29

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