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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346,602.44, 520,068.94 and 188,827.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346,602.44, 520,068.94 and 188,827.40 is: 283,331.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346,602.44 : 520,068.94 = 188,827.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346,602.44/520,068.94 = 188,827.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346,602.44x = 520,068.94 × 188,827.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346,602.44x = 98,203,265,760.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,203,265,760.96/346,602.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,331.14

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