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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384,291.17, 529,147.86 and 348,246.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384,291.17, 529,147.86 and 348,246.71 is: 479,516.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384,291.17 : 529,147.86 = 348,246.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384,291.17/529,147.86 = 348,246.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384,291.17x = 529,147.86 × 348,246.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384,291.17x = 184,274,001,348.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,274,001,348.54/384,291.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479,516.62

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