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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,002.20, 552,003.30 and 346,229.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,002.20, 552,003.30 and 346,229.40 is: 519,344.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,002.20 : 552,003.30 = 346,229.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,002.20/552,003.30 = 346,229.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,002.20x = 552,003.30 × 346,229.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,002.20x = 191,119,771,357.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,119,771,357.02/368,002.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519,344.10

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