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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348,003.70, 522,005.55 and 229,905.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348,003.70, 522,005.55 and 229,905.70 is: 344,858.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348,003.70 : 522,005.55 = 229,905.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348,003.70/522,005.55 = 229,905.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348,003.70x = 522,005.55 × 229,905.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348,003.70x = 120,012,051,376.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,012,051,376.64/348,003.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,858.55

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