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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,775.68, 521,310.60 and 197,705.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,775.68, 521,310.60 and 197,705.96 is: 296,358.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,775.68 : 521,310.60 = 197,705.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,775.68/521,310.60 = 197,705.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,775.68x = 521,310.60 × 197,705.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,775.68x = 103,066,212,631.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,066,212,631.18/347,775.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296,358.31

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