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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,015.70, 520,037.55 and 276,059.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,015.70, 520,037.55 and 276,059.70 is: 413,702.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,015.70 : 520,037.55 = 276,059.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,015.70/520,037.55 = 276,059.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,015.70x = 520,037.55 × 276,059.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,015.70x = 143,561,410,041.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,561,410,041.74/347,015.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413,702.92

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