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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,777.80, 521,666.70 and 268,948.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,777.80, 521,666.70 and 268,948.60 is: 403,422.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,777.80 : 521,666.70 = 268,948.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,777.80/521,666.70 = 268,948.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,777.80x = 521,666.70 × 268,948.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,777.80x = 140,301,528,631.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,301,528,631.62/347,777.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,422.90

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