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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,311.20, 520,966.80 and 253,999.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,311.20, 520,966.80 and 253,999.20 is: 380,998.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,311.20 : 520,966.80 = 253,999.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,311.20/520,966.80 = 253,999.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,311.20x = 520,966.80 × 253,999.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,311.20x = 132,325,150,426.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,325,150,426.56/347,311.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,998.80

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