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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,401.20, 521,490.60 and 268,863.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,401.20, 521,490.60 and 268,863.60 is: 403,596.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,401.20 : 521,490.60 = 268,863.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,401.20/521,490.60 = 268,863.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,401.20x = 521,490.60 × 268,863.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,401.20x = 140,209,840,082.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,209,840,082.16/347,401.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,596.30

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