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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,788.20, 520,904.70 and 268,645.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,788.20, 520,904.70 and 268,645.80 is: 402,368.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,788.20 : 520,904.70 = 268,645.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,788.20/520,904.70 = 268,645.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,788.20x = 520,904.70 × 268,645.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,788.20x = 139,938,859,855.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,938,859,855.26/347,788.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402,368.05

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