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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358,744.32, 537,287.04 and 346,302.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358,744.32, 537,287.04 and 346,302.72 is: 518,653.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358,744.32 : 537,287.04 = 346,302.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358,744.32/537,287.04 = 346,302.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358,744.32x = 537,287.04 × 346,302.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358,744.32x = 186,063,963,372.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,063,963,372.75/358,744.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518,653.41

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