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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,362.46, 479,450.31 and 196,546.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,362.46, 479,450.31 and 196,546.94 is: 271,285.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,362.46 : 479,450.31 = 196,546.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,362.46/479,450.31 = 196,546.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,362.46x = 479,450.31 × 196,546.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,362.46x = 94,234,491,312.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,234,491,312.55/347,362.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,285.77

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