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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341,002.46, 470,582.43 and 197,846.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341,002.46, 470,582.43 and 197,846.30 is: 273,027.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,002.46 : 470,582.43 = 197,846.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,002.46/470,582.43 = 197,846.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,002.46x = 470,582.43 × 197,846.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,002.46x = 93,102,993,055.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,102,993,055.04/341,002.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,027.33

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