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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,614.97, 479,460.83 and 319,026.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,614.97, 479,460.83 and 319,026.78 is: 440,029.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,614.97 : 479,460.83 = 319,026.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,614.97/479,460.83 = 319,026.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,614.97x = 479,460.83 × 319,026.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,614.97x = 152,960,844,731.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,960,844,731.03/347,614.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440,029.52

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