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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,228.20, 520,064.70 and 268,085.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,228.20, 520,064.70 and 268,085.80 is: 401,528.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,228.20 : 520,064.70 = 268,085.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,228.20/520,064.70 = 268,085.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,228.20x = 520,064.70 × 268,085.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,228.20x = 139,421,961,151.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,421,961,151.26/347,228.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401,528.34

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