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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346,499.80, 519,749.70 and 189,035.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346,499.80, 519,749.70 and 189,035.80 is: 283,553.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346,499.80 : 519,749.70 = 189,035.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346,499.80/519,749.70 = 189,035.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346,499.80x = 519,749.70 × 189,035.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346,499.80x = 98,251,300,339.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,251,300,339.26/346,499.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,553.70

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