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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350,023.43, 482,995.35 and 197,058.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350,023.43, 482,995.35 and 197,058.84 is: 271,920.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,023.43 : 482,995.35 = 197,058.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,023.43/482,995.35 = 197,058.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,023.43x = 482,995.35 × 197,058.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,023.43x = 95,178,503,396.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,178,503,396.39/350,023.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,920.38

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