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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,217.70, 543,326.55 and 346,860.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,217.70, 543,326.55 and 346,860.10 is: 520,290.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,217.70 : 543,326.55 = 346,860.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,217.70/543,326.55 = 346,860.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,217.70x = 543,326.55 × 346,860.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,217.70x = 188,458,301,465.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,458,301,465.66/362,217.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520,290.15

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