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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,669.30, 521,503.95 and 268,840.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,669.30, 521,503.95 and 268,840.10 is: 403,260.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,669.30 : 521,503.95 = 268,840.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,669.30/521,503.95 = 268,840.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,669.30x = 521,503.95 × 268,840.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,669.30x = 140,201,174,068.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,201,174,068.40/347,669.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,260.15

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