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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,840.20, 520,982.70 and 340,064.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,840.20, 520,982.70 and 340,064.20 is: 509,336.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,840.20 : 520,982.70 = 340,064.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,840.20/520,982.70 = 340,064.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,840.20x = 520,982.70 × 340,064.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,840.20x = 177,167,565,089.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,167,565,089.34/347,840.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509,336.08

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