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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346,962.24, 519,017.72 and 276,978.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346,962.24, 519,017.72 and 276,978.24 is: 414,329.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346,962.24 : 519,017.72 = 276,978.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346,962.24/519,017.72 = 276,978.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346,962.24x = 519,017.72 × 276,978.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346,962.24x = 143,756,614,614.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,756,614,614.41/346,962.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414,329.28

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