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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348,046.20, 521,291.70 and 285,838.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348,046.20, 521,291.70 and 285,838.20 is: 428,118.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348,046.20 : 521,291.70 = 285,838.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348,046.20/521,291.70 = 285,838.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348,046.20x = 521,291.70 × 285,838.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348,046.20x = 149,005,081,202.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,005,081,202.94/348,046.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428,118.68

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