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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,871.24, 481,028.63 and 276,126.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,871.24, 481,028.63 and 276,126.71 is: 381,821.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,871.24 : 481,028.63 = 276,126.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,871.24/481,028.63 = 276,126.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,871.24x = 481,028.63 × 276,126.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,871.24x = 132,824,849,231.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,824,849,231.93/347,871.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,821.88

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