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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348,205.60, 522,308.57 and 229,849.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348,205.60, 522,308.57 and 229,849.28 is: 344,774.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348,205.60 : 522,308.57 = 229,849.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348,205.60/522,308.57 = 229,849.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348,205.60x = 522,308.57 × 229,849.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348,205.60x = 120,052,248,243.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,052,248,243.10/348,205.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,774.03

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