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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,723.80, 521,585.70 and 268,991.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,723.80, 521,585.70 and 268,991.80 is: 403,487.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,723.80 : 521,585.70 = 268,991.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,723.80/521,585.70 = 268,991.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,723.80x = 521,585.70 × 268,991.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,723.80x = 140,302,276,297.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,302,276,297.26/347,723.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,487.70

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