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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346,124.97, 477,868.68 and 265,397.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346,124.97, 477,868.68 and 265,397.40 is: 366,414.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346,124.97 : 477,868.68 = 265,397.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346,124.97/477,868.68 = 265,397.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346,124.97x = 477,868.68 × 265,397.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346,124.97x = 126,825,105,213.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,825,105,213.43/346,124.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,414.20

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