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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346,847.20, 520,270.80 and 268,115.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346,847.20, 520,270.80 and 268,115.20 is: 402,172.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346,847.20 : 520,270.80 = 268,115.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346,847.20/520,270.80 = 268,115.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346,847.20x = 520,270.80 × 268,115.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346,847.20x = 139,492,509,596.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,492,509,596.16/346,847.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402,172.80

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