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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,865.60, 521,798.40 and 277,881.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,865.60, 521,798.40 and 277,881.60 is: 416,822.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,865.60 : 521,798.40 = 277,881.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,865.60/521,798.40 = 277,881.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,865.60x = 521,798.40 × 277,881.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,865.60x = 144,998,174,269.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,998,174,269.44/347,865.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,822.40

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