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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,293.60, 520,065.60 and 277,309.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,293.60, 520,065.60 and 277,309.60 is: 415,265.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,293.60 : 520,065.60 = 277,309.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,293.60/520,065.60 = 277,309.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,293.60x = 520,065.60 × 277,309.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,293.60x = 144,219,183,509.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,219,183,509.76/347,293.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415,265.88

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