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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341,087.28, 470,585.88 and 197,795.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341,087.28, 470,585.88 and 197,795.04 is: 272,890.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,087.28 : 470,585.88 = 197,795.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,087.28/470,585.88 = 197,795.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,087.28x = 470,585.88 × 197,795.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,087.28x = 93,079,552,958.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,079,552,958.04/341,087.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,890.72

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