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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350,439.35, 483,606.23 and 189,294.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350,439.35, 483,606.23 and 189,294.41 is: 261,226.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,439.35 : 483,606.23 = 189,294.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,439.35/483,606.23 = 189,294.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,439.35x = 483,606.23 × 189,294.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,439.35x = 91,543,953,562.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,543,953,562.14/350,439.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,226.24

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