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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,362.96, 479,451 and 196,547.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,362.96, 479,451 and 196,547.44 is: 271,286.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,362.96 : 479,451 = 196,547.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,362.96/479,451 = 196,547.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,362.96x = 479,451 × 196,547.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,362.96x = 94,234,866,655.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,234,866,655.44/347,362.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,286.46

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