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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,881.24, 481,042.47 and 276,136.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,881.24, 481,042.47 and 276,136.75 is: 381,835.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,881.24 : 481,042.47 = 276,136.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,881.24/481,042.47 = 276,136.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,881.24x = 481,042.47 × 276,136.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,881.24x = 132,833,504,277.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,833,504,277.77/347,881.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,835.78

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