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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346,462.80, 519,305.40 and 196,774.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346,462.80, 519,305.40 and 196,774.80 is: 294,941.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346,462.80 : 519,305.40 = 196,774.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346,462.80/519,305.40 = 196,774.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346,462.80x = 519,305.40 × 196,774.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346,462.80x = 102,186,216,223.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,186,216,223.92/346,462.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294,941.38

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