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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,309.80, 520,964.70 and 291,322.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,309.80, 520,964.70 and 291,322.60 is: 436,983.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,309.80 : 520,964.70 = 291,322.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,309.80/520,964.70 = 291,322.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,309.80x = 520,964.70 × 291,322.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,309.80x = 151,768,790,912.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,768,790,912.22/347,309.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436,983.90

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