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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,909.60, 521,864.40 and 277,925.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,909.60, 521,864.40 and 277,925.60 is: 416,888.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,909.60 : 521,864.40 = 277,925.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,909.60/521,864.40 = 277,925.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,909.60x = 521,864.40 × 277,925.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,909.60x = 145,039,476,488.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,039,476,488.64/347,909.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,888.40

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