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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,802, 521,551.08 and 123,087.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,802, 521,551.08 and 123,087.78 is: 184,577.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,802 : 521,551.08 = 123,087.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,802/521,551.08 = 123,087.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,802x = 521,551.08 × 123,087.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,802x = 64,196,564,593.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,196,564,593.80/347,802
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,577.91

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