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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348,375.20, 521,785.20 and 286,167.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348,375.20, 521,785.20 and 286,167.20 is: 428,612.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348,375.20 : 521,785.20 = 286,167.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348,375.20/521,785.20 = 286,167.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348,375.20x = 521,785.20 × 286,167.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348,375.20x = 149,317,809,685.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,317,809,685.44/348,375.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428,612.05

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