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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,929.49, 521,008.09 and 229,241.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,929.49, 521,008.09 and 229,241.09 is: 343,277.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,929.49 : 521,008.09 = 229,241.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,929.49/521,008.09 = 229,241.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,929.49x = 521,008.09 × 229,241.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,929.49x = 119,436,462,450.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,436,462,450.42/347,929.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,277.78

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