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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,177.71, 520,762.78 and 263,452.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,177.71, 520,762.78 and 263,452.06 is: 395,175.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,177.71 : 520,762.78 = 263,452.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,177.71/520,762.78 = 263,452.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,177.71x = 520,762.78 × 263,452.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,177.71x = 137,196,027,162.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,196,027,162.33/347,177.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395,175.22

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