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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348,211.71, 522,317.73 and 229,855.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348,211.71, 522,317.73 and 229,855.38 is: 344,783.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348,211.71 : 522,317.73 = 229,855.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348,211.71/522,317.73 = 229,855.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348,211.71x = 522,317.73 × 229,855.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348,211.71x = 120,057,540,309.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,057,540,309.89/348,211.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,783.18

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