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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,846.60, 521,769.90 and 277,862.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,846.60, 521,769.90 and 277,862.60 is: 416,793.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,846.60 : 521,769.90 = 277,862.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,846.60/521,769.90 = 277,862.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,846.60x = 521,769.90 × 277,862.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,846.60x = 144,980,341,015.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,980,341,015.74/347,846.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,793.90

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