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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348,368.70, 521,775.45 and 286,160.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348,368.70, 521,775.45 and 286,160.70 is: 428,602.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348,368.70 : 521,775.45 = 286,160.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348,368.70/521,775.45 = 286,160.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348,368.70x = 521,775.45 × 286,160.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348,368.70x = 149,311,628,014.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,311,628,014.82/348,368.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428,602.31

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