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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348,571.20, 522,079.20 and 286,363.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348,571.20, 522,079.20 and 286,363.20 is: 428,905.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348,571.20 : 522,079.20 = 286,363.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348,571.20/522,079.20 = 286,363.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348,571.20x = 522,079.20 × 286,363.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348,571.20x = 149,504,270,365.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,504,270,365.44/348,571.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428,905.97

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