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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348,002.80, 522,004.20 and 241,714.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348,002.80, 522,004.20 and 241,714.60 is: 362,571.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348,002.80 : 522,004.20 = 241,714.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348,002.80/522,004.20 = 241,714.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348,002.80x = 522,004.20 × 241,714.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348,002.80x = 126,176,036,401.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,176,036,401.32/348,002.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,571.90

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