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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348,362.70, 521,766.45 and 268,853.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348,362.70, 521,766.45 and 268,853.10 is: 402,679.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348,362.70 : 521,766.45 = 268,853.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348,362.70/521,766.45 = 268,853.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348,362.70x = 521,766.45 × 268,853.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348,362.70x = 140,278,527,558.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,278,527,558.50/348,362.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402,679.53

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