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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,291.60, 520,062.60 and 277,307.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,291.60, 520,062.60 and 277,307.60 is: 415,262.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,291.60 : 520,062.60 = 277,307.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,291.60/520,062.60 = 277,307.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,291.60x = 520,062.60 × 277,307.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,291.60x = 144,217,311,455.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,217,311,455.76/347,291.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415,262.88

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