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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346,577.46, 520,031.46 and 188,802.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346,577.46, 520,031.46 and 188,802.42 is: 283,293.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346,577.46 : 520,031.46 = 188,802.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346,577.46/520,031.46 = 188,802.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346,577.46x = 520,031.46 × 188,802.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346,577.46x = 98,183,198,124.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,183,198,124.13/346,577.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,293.66

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