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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348,046.79, 521,036.76 and 189,795.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348,046.79, 521,036.76 and 189,795.47 is: 284,129.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348,046.79 : 521,036.76 = 189,795.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348,046.79/521,036.76 = 189,795.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348,046.79x = 521,036.76 × 189,795.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348,046.79x = 98,890,416,751.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,890,416,751.48/348,046.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,129.66

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