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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350,271.59, 483,339.89 and 197,305.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350,271.59, 483,339.89 and 197,305.52 is: 272,261.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,271.59 : 483,339.89 = 197,305.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,271.59/483,339.89 = 197,305.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,271.59x = 483,339.89 × 197,305.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,271.59x = 95,365,624,929.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,365,624,929.97/350,271.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,261.95

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