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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346,722, 478,476.36 and 187,746

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346,722, 478,476.36 and 187,746 is: 259,089.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346,722 : 478,476.36 = 187,746 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346,722/478,476.36 = 187,746/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346,722x = 478,476.36 × 187,746
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346,722x = 89,832,022,684.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,832,022,684.56/346,722
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,089.48

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