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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,997.60, 521,996.40 and 319,129.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,997.60, 521,996.40 and 319,129.20 is: 478,693.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,997.60 : 521,996.40 = 319,129.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,997.60/521,996.40 = 319,129.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,997.60x = 521,996.40 × 319,129.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,997.60x = 166,584,293,534.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,584,293,534.88/347,997.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478,693.80

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