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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348,360.20, 521,762.70 and 286,152.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348,360.20, 521,762.70 and 286,152.20 is: 428,589.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348,360.20 : 521,762.70 = 286,152.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348,360.20/521,762.70 = 286,152.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348,360.20x = 521,762.70 × 286,152.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348,360.20x = 149,303,544,482.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,303,544,482.94/348,360.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428,589.56

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