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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346,934.64, 520,047.44 and 196,857.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346,934.64, 520,047.44 and 196,857.88 is: 295,085.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346,934.64 : 520,047.44 = 196,857.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346,934.64/520,047.44 = 196,857.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346,934.64x = 520,047.44 × 196,857.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346,934.64x = 102,375,436,537.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,375,436,537.83/346,934.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,085.66

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