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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,892.60, 521,838.90 and 277,908.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,892.60, 521,838.90 and 277,908.60 is: 416,862.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,892.60 : 521,838.90 = 277,908.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,892.60/521,838.90 = 277,908.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,892.60x = 521,838.90 × 277,908.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,892.60x = 145,023,518,124.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,023,518,124.54/347,892.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,862.90

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