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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,747.60, 521,621.40 and 223,331.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,747.60, 521,621.40 and 223,331.60 is: 334,997.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,747.60 : 521,621.40 = 223,331.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,747.60/521,621.40 = 223,331.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,747.60x = 521,621.40 × 223,331.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,747.60x = 116,494,541,856.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,494,541,856.24/347,747.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,997.40

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