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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,778.95, 479,939.92 and 202,581

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,778.95, 479,939.92 and 202,581 is: 279,564.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,778.95 : 479,939.92 = 202,581 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,778.95/479,939.92 = 202,581/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,778.95x = 479,939.92 × 202,581
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,778.95x = 97,226,708,427.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,226,708,427.07/347,778.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,564.68

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