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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,818.60, 521,727.90 and 292,706.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,818.60, 521,727.90 and 292,706.20 is: 439,059.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,818.60 : 521,727.90 = 292,706.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,818.60/521,727.90 = 292,706.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,818.60x = 521,727.90 × 292,706.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,818.60x = 152,712,991,042.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,712,991,042.98/347,818.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439,059.30

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