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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,986.62, 522,019.37 and 312,228.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,986.62, 522,019.37 and 312,228.24 is: 468,377.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,986.62 : 522,019.37 = 312,228.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,986.62/522,019.37 = 312,228.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,986.62x = 522,019.37 × 312,228.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,986.62x = 162,989,190,612.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,989,190,612.26/347,986.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468,377.75

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