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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348,944.54, 522,977.79 and 189,014.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348,944.54, 522,977.79 and 189,014.36 is: 283,283.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348,944.54 : 522,977.79 = 189,014.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348,944.54/522,977.79 = 189,014.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348,944.54x = 522,977.79 × 189,014.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348,944.54x = 98,850,312,271.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,850,312,271.06/348,944.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,283.73

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