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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,727.80, 521,591.70 and 268,995.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,727.80, 521,591.70 and 268,995.80 is: 403,493.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,727.80 : 521,591.70 = 268,995.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,727.80/521,591.70 = 268,995.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,727.80x = 521,591.70 × 268,995.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,727.80x = 140,305,976,614.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,305,976,614.86/347,727.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,493.70

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