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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350,421.60, 525,632.40 and 346,735.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350,421.60, 525,632.40 and 346,735.20 is: 520,102.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,421.60 : 525,632.40 = 346,735.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,421.60/525,632.40 = 346,735.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,421.60x = 525,632.40 × 346,735.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,421.60x = 182,255,255,340.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,255,255,340.48/350,421.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520,102.80

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