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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,116.38, 520,080.20 and 189,455.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,116.38, 520,080.20 and 189,455.46 is: 283,858.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,116.38 : 520,080.20 = 189,455.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,116.38/520,080.20 = 189,455.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,116.38x = 520,080.20 × 189,455.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,116.38x = 98,532,033,527.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,532,033,527.89/347,116.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,858.78

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