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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348,057.20, 521,308.20 and 285,849.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348,057.20, 521,308.20 and 285,849.20 is: 428,135.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348,057.20 : 521,308.20 = 285,849.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348,057.20/521,308.20 = 285,849.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348,057.20x = 521,308.20 × 285,849.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348,057.20x = 149,015,531,923.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,015,531,923.44/348,057.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428,135.18

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