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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,565.24, 533,642.28 and 346,969.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,565.24, 533,642.28 and 346,969.84 is: 519,281.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,565.24 : 533,642.28 = 346,969.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,565.24/533,642.28 = 346,969.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,565.24x = 533,642.28 × 346,969.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,565.24x = 185,157,776,508.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,157,776,508.84/356,565.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519,281.62

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