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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,169.72, 526,189.56 and 346,740.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,169.72, 526,189.56 and 346,740.32 is: 477,408.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,169.72 : 526,189.56 = 346,740.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,169.72/526,189.56 = 346,740.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,169.72x = 526,189.56 × 346,740.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,169.72x = 182,451,136,415.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,451,136,415.06/382,169.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477,408.67

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