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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349,237.08, 526,189.25 and 315,542.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349,237.08, 526,189.25 and 315,542.23 is: 475,421.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349,237.08 : 526,189.25 = 315,542.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349,237.08/526,189.25 = 315,542.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349,237.08x = 526,189.25 × 315,542.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349,237.08x = 166,034,928,820.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,034,928,820.41/349,237.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475,421.82

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