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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348,087.40, 522,131.10 and 327,092.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348,087.40, 522,131.10 and 327,092.20 is: 490,638.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348,087.40 : 522,131.10 = 327,092.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348,087.40/522,131.10 = 327,092.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348,087.40x = 522,131.10 × 327,092.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348,087.40x = 170,785,010,187.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,785,010,187.42/348,087.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490,638.30

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