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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,718.20, 521,447.70 and 242,223.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,718.20, 521,447.70 and 242,223.80 is: 363,245.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,718.20 : 521,447.70 = 242,223.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,718.20/521,447.70 = 242,223.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,718.20x = 521,447.70 × 242,223.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,718.20x = 126,307,043,395.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,307,043,395.26/347,718.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,245.42

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