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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348,882.60, 523,323.90 and 331,386.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348,882.60, 523,323.90 and 331,386.60 is: 497,079.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348,882.60 : 523,323.90 = 331,386.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348,882.60/523,323.90 = 331,386.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348,882.60x = 523,323.90 × 331,386.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348,882.60x = 173,422,527,919.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,422,527,919.74/348,882.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497,079.90

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