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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,002.30, 552,003.45 and 344,674.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,002.30, 552,003.45 and 344,674.30 is: 517,011.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,002.30 : 552,003.45 = 344,674.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,002.30/552,003.45 = 344,674.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,002.30x = 552,003.45 × 344,674.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,002.30x = 190,261,402,726.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,261,402,726.34/368,002.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517,011.45

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