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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,117.38, 520,081.70 and 189,456.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,117.38, 520,081.70 and 189,456.46 is: 283,860.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,117.38 : 520,081.70 = 189,456.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,117.38/520,081.70 = 189,456.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,117.38x = 520,081.70 × 189,456.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,117.38x = 98,532,837,792.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,532,837,792.78/347,117.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,860.28

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