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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371,332.80, 556,999.20 and 347,713.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371,332.80, 556,999.20 and 347,713.20 is: 521,569.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,332.80 : 556,999.20 = 347,713.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,332.80/556,999.20 = 347,713.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,332.80x = 556,999.20 × 347,713.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,332.80x = 193,675,974,229.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,675,974,229.44/371,332.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521,569.80

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