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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,837.84, 524,126.03 and 286,042.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,837.84, 524,126.03 and 286,042.13 is: 431,011.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,837.84 : 524,126.03 = 286,042.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,837.84/524,126.03 = 286,042.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,837.84x = 524,126.03 × 286,042.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,837.84x = 149,922,126,009.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,922,126,009.64/347,837.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431,011.55

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