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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,631.20, 520,525.20 and 273,903.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,631.20, 520,525.20 and 273,903.20 is: 410,128.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,631.20 : 520,525.20 = 273,903.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,631.20/520,525.20 = 273,903.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,631.20x = 520,525.20 × 273,903.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,631.20x = 142,573,517,960.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,573,517,960.64/347,631.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410,128.66

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