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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,664.20, 520,718.70 and 285,456.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,664.20, 520,718.70 and 285,456.20 is: 427,545.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,664.20 : 520,718.70 = 285,456.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,664.20/520,718.70 = 285,456.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,664.20x = 520,718.70 × 285,456.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,664.20x = 148,642,381,370.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,642,381,370.94/347,664.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427,545.84

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