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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381,976.92, 575,250.53 and 347,926.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381,976.92, 575,250.53 and 347,926.86 is: 523,971.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381,976.92 : 575,250.53 = 347,926.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381,976.92/575,250.53 = 347,926.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381,976.92x = 575,250.53 × 347,926.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381,976.92x = 200,145,108,876.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,145,108,876.60/381,976.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523,971.73

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