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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340,439.58, 469,777.59 and 189,550.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340,439.58, 469,777.59 and 189,550.62 is: 261,563.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340,439.58 : 469,777.59 = 189,550.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340,439.58/469,777.59 = 189,550.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340,439.58x = 469,777.59 × 189,550.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340,439.58x = 89,046,633,446.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,046,633,446.61/340,439.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,563.69

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