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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,486.88, 479,491.44 and 194,533.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,486.88, 479,491.44 and 194,533.44 is: 268,433.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,486.88 : 479,491.44 = 194,533.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,486.88/479,491.44 = 194,533.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,486.88x = 479,491.44 × 194,533.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,486.88x = 93,277,119,273.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,277,119,273.75/347,486.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,433.50

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