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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,953.24, 481,142.10 and 276,208.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,953.24, 481,142.10 and 276,208.84 is: 381,935.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,953.24 : 481,142.10 = 276,208.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,953.24/481,142.10 = 276,208.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,953.24x = 481,142.10 × 276,208.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,953.24x = 132,895,701,316.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,895,701,316.16/347,953.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,935.52

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