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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,840.40, 524,129.92 and 286,044.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,840.40, 524,129.92 and 286,044.69 is: 431,015.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,840.40 : 524,129.92 = 286,044.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,840.40/524,129.92 = 286,044.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,840.40x = 524,129.92 × 286,044.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,840.40x = 149,924,580,486.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,924,580,486.13/347,840.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431,015.43

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