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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,853.87, 520,730.45 and 314,589.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,853.87, 520,730.45 and 314,589.60 is: 470,934.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,853.87 : 520,730.45 = 314,589.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,853.87/520,730.45 = 314,589.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,853.87x = 520,730.45 × 314,589.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,853.87x = 163,816,382,400.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,816,382,400.37/347,853.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470,934.48

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