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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346,977.80, 520,466.70 and 268,245.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346,977.80, 520,466.70 and 268,245.80 is: 402,368.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346,977.80 : 520,466.70 = 268,245.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346,977.80/520,466.70 = 268,245.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346,977.80x = 520,466.70 × 268,245.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346,977.80x = 139,613,006,314.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,613,006,314.86/346,977.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402,368.70

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