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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348,417.58, 522,273.46 and 236,109.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348,417.58, 522,273.46 and 236,109.16 is: 353,924.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348,417.58 : 522,273.46 = 236,109.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348,417.58/522,273.46 = 236,109.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348,417.58x = 522,273.46 × 236,109.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348,417.58x = 123,313,547,930.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,313,547,930.89/348,417.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,924.59

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