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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348,439.20, 521,881.20 and 286,231.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348,439.20, 521,881.20 and 286,231.20 is: 428,708.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348,439.20 : 521,881.20 = 286,231.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348,439.20/521,881.20 = 286,231.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348,439.20x = 521,881.20 × 286,231.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348,439.20x = 149,378,682,133.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,378,682,133.44/348,439.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428,708.03

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