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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,599.24, 479,697.06 and 196,693

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,599.24, 479,697.06 and 196,693 is: 271,442.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,599.24 : 479,697.06 = 196,693 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,599.24/479,697.06 = 196,693/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,599.24x = 479,697.06 × 196,693
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,599.24x = 94,353,053,822.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,353,053,822.58/347,599.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,442.06

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