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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,699.52, 479,770.50 and 202,529.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,699.52, 479,770.50 and 202,529.19 is: 279,458.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,699.52 : 479,770.50 = 202,529.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,699.52/479,770.50 = 202,529.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,699.52x = 479,770.50 × 202,529.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,699.52x = 97,167,530,750.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,167,530,750.90/347,699.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,458.34

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