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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,080.44, 520,489.26 and 189,222.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,080.44, 520,489.26 and 189,222.96 is: 283,762.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,080.44 : 520,489.26 = 189,222.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,080.44/520,489.26 = 189,222.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,080.44x = 520,489.26 × 189,222.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,080.44x = 98,488,518,425.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,488,518,425.41/347,080.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,762.80

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