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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348,427.08, 521,940.72 and 294,889.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348,427.08, 521,940.72 and 294,889.32 is: 441,741.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348,427.08 : 521,940.72 = 294,889.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348,427.08/521,940.72 = 294,889.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348,427.08x = 521,940.72 × 294,889.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348,427.08x = 153,914,744,001.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,914,744,001.11/348,427.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441,741.62

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