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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,716.80, 521,575.20 and 268,984.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,716.80, 521,575.20 and 268,984.80 is: 403,477.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,716.80 : 521,575.20 = 268,984.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,716.80/521,575.20 = 268,984.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,716.80x = 521,575.20 × 268,984.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,716.80x = 140,295,800,856.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,295,800,856.96/347,716.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,477.20

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