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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346,469.80, 519,704.70 and 196,652.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346,469.80, 519,704.70 and 196,652.20 is: 294,978.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346,469.80 : 519,704.70 = 196,652.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346,469.80/519,704.70 = 196,652.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346,469.80x = 519,704.70 × 196,652.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346,469.80x = 102,201,072,605.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,201,072,605.34/346,469.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294,978.30

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