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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348,122.76, 521,297.92 and 229,434.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348,122.76, 521,297.92 and 229,434.27 is: 343,567.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348,122.76 : 521,297.92 = 229,434.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348,122.76/521,297.92 = 229,434.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348,122.76x = 521,297.92 × 229,434.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348,122.76x = 119,603,607,727.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,603,607,727.72/348,122.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,567.33

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