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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346,781.80, 520,172.70 and 268,049.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346,781.80, 520,172.70 and 268,049.80 is: 402,074.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346,781.80 : 520,172.70 = 268,049.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346,781.80/520,172.70 = 268,049.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346,781.80x = 520,172.70 × 268,049.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346,781.80x = 139,432,188,200.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,432,188,200.46/346,781.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402,074.70

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