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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,018.70, 520,042.05 and 276,062.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,018.70, 520,042.05 and 276,062.70 is: 413,707.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,018.70 : 520,042.05 = 276,062.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,018.70/520,042.05 = 276,062.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,018.70x = 520,042.05 × 276,062.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,018.70x = 143,564,212,436.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,564,212,436.54/347,018.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413,707.42

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