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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,861.70, 521,014.95 and 340,085.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,861.70, 521,014.95 and 340,085.70 is: 509,368.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,861.70 : 521,014.95 = 340,085.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,861.70/521,014.95 = 340,085.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,861.70x = 521,014.95 × 340,085.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,861.70x = 177,189,733,981.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,189,733,981.22/347,861.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509,368.33

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