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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,679.20, 520,741.20 and 339,903.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,679.20, 520,741.20 and 339,903.20 is: 509,094.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,679.20 : 520,741.20 = 339,903.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,679.20/520,741.20 = 339,903.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,679.20x = 520,741.20 × 339,903.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,679.20x = 177,001,600,251.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,001,600,251.84/347,679.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509,094.59

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