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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,935.65, 521,017.48 and 229,247.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,935.65, 521,017.48 and 229,247.16 is: 343,286.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,935.65 : 521,017.48 = 229,247.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,935.65/521,017.48 = 229,247.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,935.65x = 521,017.48 × 229,247.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,935.65x = 119,441,777,600.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,441,777,600.36/347,935.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,286.98

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