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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,812.60, 521,718.90 and 277,828.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,812.60, 521,718.90 and 277,828.60 is: 416,742.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,812.60 : 521,718.90 = 277,828.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,812.60/521,718.90 = 277,828.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,812.60x = 521,718.90 × 277,828.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,812.60x = 144,948,431,580.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,948,431,580.54/347,812.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,742.90

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