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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348,976.60, 522,773.70 and 208,317.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348,976.60, 522,773.70 and 208,317.40 is: 312,063.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348,976.60 : 522,773.70 = 208,317.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348,976.60/522,773.70 = 208,317.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348,976.60x = 522,773.70 × 208,317.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348,976.60x = 108,902,857,972.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,902,857,972.38/348,976.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312,063.50

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