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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,590, 520,227.78 and 262,883.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,590, 520,227.78 and 262,883.44 is: 393,449.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,590 : 520,227.78 = 262,883.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,590/520,227.78 = 262,883.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,590x = 520,227.78 × 262,883.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,590x = 136,759,268,389.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,759,268,389.96/347,590
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393,449.95

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