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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,788.80, 521,683.20 and 269,056.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,788.80, 521,683.20 and 269,056.80 is: 403,585.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,788.80 : 521,683.20 = 269,056.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,788.80/521,683.20 = 269,056.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,788.80x = 521,683.20 × 269,056.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,788.80x = 140,362,412,405.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,362,412,405.76/347,788.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,585.20

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