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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350,439.65, 483,606.91 and 189,294.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350,439.65, 483,606.91 and 189,294.70 is: 261,226.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,439.65 : 483,606.91 = 189,294.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,439.65/483,606.91 = 189,294.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,439.65x = 483,606.91 × 189,294.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,439.65x = 91,544,223,264.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,544,223,264.12/350,439.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,226.78

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