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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,731.60, 521,597.40 and 263,750.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,731.60, 521,597.40 and 263,750.80 is: 395,626.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,731.60 : 521,597.40 = 263,750.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,731.60/521,597.40 = 263,750.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,731.60x = 521,597.40 × 263,750.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,731.60x = 137,571,731,527.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,571,731,527.92/347,731.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395,626.20

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