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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,002.57, 474,728.21 and 191,050.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,002.57, 474,728.21 and 191,050.63 is: 263,652.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,002.57 : 474,728.21 = 191,050.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,002.57/474,728.21 = 191,050.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,002.57x = 474,728.21 × 191,050.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,002.57x = 90,697,123,599.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,697,123,599.27/344,002.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,652.46

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