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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346,978.80, 520,468.20 and 268,246.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346,978.80, 520,468.20 and 268,246.80 is: 402,370.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346,978.80 : 520,468.20 = 268,246.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346,978.80/520,468.20 = 268,246.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346,978.80x = 520,468.20 × 268,246.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346,978.80x = 139,613,929,151.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,613,929,151.76/346,978.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402,370.20

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