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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,926.74, 521,003.97 and 229,238.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,926.74, 521,003.97 and 229,238.34 is: 343,273.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,926.74 : 521,003.97 = 229,238.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,926.74/521,003.97 = 229,238.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,926.74x = 521,003.97 × 229,238.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,926.74x = 119,434,085,216.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,434,085,216.21/347,926.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,273.66

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