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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,311.17, 479,276.33 and 196,411.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,311.17, 479,276.33 and 196,411.41 is: 271,040.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,311.17 : 479,276.33 = 196,411.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,311.17/479,276.33 = 196,411.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,311.17x = 479,276.33 × 196,411.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,311.17x = 94,135,338,772.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,135,338,772.87/347,311.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,040.34

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