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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,359.96, 479,446.86 and 196,544.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,359.96, 479,446.86 and 196,544.44 is: 271,282.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,359.96 : 479,446.86 = 196,544.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,359.96/479,446.86 = 196,544.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,359.96x = 479,446.86 × 196,544.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,359.96x = 94,232,614,608.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,232,614,608.46/347,359.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,282.32

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