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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,878.20, 521,817.30 and 237,286.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,878.20, 521,817.30 and 237,286.20 is: 355,929.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,878.20 : 521,817.30 = 237,286.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,878.20/521,817.30 = 237,286.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,878.20x = 521,817.30 × 237,286.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,878.20x = 123,820,044,211.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,820,044,211.26/347,878.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,929.30

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