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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348,042.60, 522,063.90 and 305,188.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348,042.60, 522,063.90 and 305,188.20 is: 457,782.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348,042.60 : 522,063.90 = 305,188.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348,042.60/522,063.90 = 305,188.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348,042.60x = 522,063.90 × 305,188.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348,042.60x = 159,327,741,925.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,327,741,925.98/348,042.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457,782.30

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