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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,832.83, 524,118.50 and 286,037.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,832.83, 524,118.50 and 286,037.12 is: 431,004.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,832.83 : 524,118.50 = 286,037.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,832.83/524,118.50 = 286,037.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,832.83x = 524,118.50 × 286,037.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,832.83x = 149,917,347,231.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,917,347,231.47/347,832.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431,004.01

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