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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,495, 479,539.86 and 196,592

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,495, 479,539.86 and 196,592 is: 271,295.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,495 : 479,539.86 = 196,592 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,495/479,539.86 = 196,592/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,495x = 479,539.86 × 196,592
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,495x = 94,273,700,157.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,273,700,157.12/347,495
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,295.13

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