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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,731.52, 479,836.32 and 276,284.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,731.52, 479,836.32 and 276,284.48 is: 381,246.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,731.52 : 479,836.32 = 276,284.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,731.52/479,836.32 = 276,284.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,731.52x = 479,836.32 × 276,284.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,731.52x = 132,571,328,156.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,571,328,156.31/347,731.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,246.22

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