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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,719.10, 479,381.19 and 297,273.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,719.10, 479,381.19 and 297,273.74 is: 409,834.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,719.10 : 479,381.19 = 297,273.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,719.10/479,381.19 = 297,273.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,719.10x = 479,381.19 × 297,273.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,719.10x = 142,507,439,236.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,507,439,236.95/347,719.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409,834.95

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