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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350,436.20, 483,611.92 and 197,475.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350,436.20, 483,611.92 and 197,475.80 is: 272,522.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,436.20 : 483,611.92 = 197,475.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,436.20/483,611.92 = 197,475.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,436.20x = 483,611.92 × 197,475.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,436.20x = 95,501,650,791.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,501,650,791.54/350,436.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,522.22

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