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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348,311.68, 480,722.64 and 212,424.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348,311.68, 480,722.64 and 212,424.48 is: 293,177.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348,311.68 : 480,722.64 = 212,424.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348,311.68/480,722.64 = 212,424.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348,311.68x = 480,722.64 × 212,424.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348,311.68x = 102,117,256,826.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,117,256,826.23/348,311.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293,177.81

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