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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346,970.80, 520,456.20 and 268,238.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346,970.80, 520,456.20 and 268,238.80 is: 402,358.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346,970.80 : 520,456.20 = 268,238.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346,970.80/520,456.20 = 268,238.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346,970.80x = 520,456.20 × 268,238.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346,970.80x = 139,606,546,540.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,606,546,540.56/346,970.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402,358.20

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