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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348,052.92, 479,892.78 and 294,243

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348,052.92, 479,892.78 and 294,243 is: 405,700.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348,052.92 : 479,892.78 = 294,243 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348,052.92/479,892.78 = 294,243/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348,052.92x = 479,892.78 × 294,243
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348,052.92x = 141,205,091,265.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,205,091,265.54/348,052.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405,700.06

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