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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348,466.20, 521,921.70 and 286,258.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348,466.20, 521,921.70 and 286,258.20 is: 428,748.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348,466.20 : 521,921.70 = 286,258.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348,466.20/521,921.70 = 286,258.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348,466.20x = 521,921.70 × 286,258.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348,466.20x = 149,404,366,382.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,404,366,382.94/348,466.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428,748.52

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