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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352,436.23, 486,360.76 and 191,291.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352,436.23, 486,360.76 and 191,291.28 is: 263,981.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352,436.23 : 486,360.76 = 191,291.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352,436.23/486,360.76 = 191,291.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352,436.23x = 486,360.76 × 191,291.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352,436.23x = 93,036,572,322.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,036,572,322.17/352,436.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,981.29

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