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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,860.20, 521,012.70 and 268,717.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,860.20, 521,012.70 and 268,717.80 is: 402,476.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,860.20 : 521,012.70 = 268,717.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,860.20/521,012.70 = 268,717.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,860.20x = 521,012.70 × 268,717.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,860.20x = 140,005,386,516.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,005,386,516.06/347,860.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402,476.01

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