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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,642.72, 520,515.76 and 263,146.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,642.72, 520,515.76 and 263,146.76 is: 394,002.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,642.72 : 520,515.76 = 263,146.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,642.72/520,515.76 = 263,146.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,642.72x = 520,515.76 × 263,146.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,642.72x = 136,972,035,772.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,972,035,772.94/347,642.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394,002.31

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