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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,450.24, 521,251.86 and 197,760.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,450.24, 521,251.86 and 197,760.98 is: 296,685.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,450.24 : 521,251.86 = 197,760.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,450.24/521,251.86 = 197,760.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,450.24x = 521,251.86 × 197,760.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,450.24x = 103,083,278,660.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,083,278,660.42/347,450.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296,685.01

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