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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381,815.60, 572,723.40 and 346,823.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381,815.60, 572,723.40 and 346,823.60 is: 520,235.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381,815.60 : 572,723.40 = 346,823.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381,815.60/572,723.40 = 346,823.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381,815.60x = 572,723.40 × 346,823.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381,815.60x = 198,633,991,392.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,633,991,392.24/381,815.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520,235.40

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