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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,532.88, 519,143.06 and 252,004.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,532.88, 519,143.06 and 252,004.72 is: 376,443.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,532.88 : 519,143.06 = 252,004.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,532.88/519,143.06 = 252,004.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,532.88x = 519,143.06 × 252,004.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,532.88x = 130,826,501,475.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,826,501,475.24/347,532.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,443.52

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