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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348,031.80, 521,010.90 and 207,718.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348,031.80, 521,010.90 and 207,718.20 is: 310,958.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348,031.80 : 521,010.90 = 207,718.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348,031.80/521,010.90 = 207,718.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348,031.80x = 521,010.90 × 207,718.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348,031.80x = 108,223,446,328.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,223,446,328.38/348,031.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310,958.50

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