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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346,427.80, 519,641.70 and 196,610.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346,427.80, 519,641.70 and 196,610.20 is: 294,915.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346,427.80 : 519,641.70 = 196,610.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346,427.80/519,641.70 = 196,610.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346,427.80x = 519,641.70 × 196,610.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346,427.80x = 102,166,858,565.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,166,858,565.34/346,427.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294,915.30

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