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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352,704, 486,735.09 and 191,562.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352,704, 486,735.09 and 191,562.20 is: 264,357.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352,704 : 486,735.09 = 191,562.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352,704/486,735.09 = 191,562.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352,704x = 486,735.09 × 191,562.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352,704x = 93,240,042,223.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,240,042,223.92/352,704
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,357.77

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