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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348,058.20, 521,309.70 and 285,850.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348,058.20, 521,309.70 and 285,850.20 is: 428,136.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348,058.20 : 521,309.70 = 285,850.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348,058.20/521,309.70 = 285,850.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348,058.20x = 521,309.70 × 285,850.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348,058.20x = 149,016,482,006.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,016,482,006.94/348,058.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428,136.68

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