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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,764.20, 520,868.70 and 268,621.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,764.20, 520,868.70 and 268,621.80 is: 402,332.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,764.20 : 520,868.70 = 268,621.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,764.20/520,868.70 = 268,621.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,764.20x = 520,868.70 × 268,621.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,764.20x = 139,916,687,757.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,916,687,757.66/347,764.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402,332.06

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