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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348,005.10, 522,007.65 and 214,452.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348,005.10, 522,007.65 and 214,452.30 is: 321,678.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348,005.10 : 522,007.65 = 214,452.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348,005.10/522,007.65 = 214,452.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348,005.10x = 522,007.65 × 214,452.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348,005.10x = 111,945,741,160.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,945,741,160.10/348,005.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,678.45

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