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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346,734.20, 520,101.30 and 268,002.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346,734.20, 520,101.30 and 268,002.20 is: 402,003.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346,734.20 : 520,101.30 = 268,002.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346,734.20/520,101.30 = 268,002.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346,734.20x = 520,101.30 × 268,002.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346,734.20x = 139,388,292,622.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,388,292,622.86/346,734.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402,003.30

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