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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348,796.16, 481,484.76 and 295,357.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348,796.16, 481,484.76 and 295,357.76 is: 407,717.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348,796.16 : 481,484.76 = 295,357.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348,796.16/481,484.76 = 295,357.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348,796.16x = 481,484.76 × 295,357.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348,796.16x = 142,210,260,187.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,210,260,187.74/348,796.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407,717.39

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