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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352,787.27, 486,846.83 and 191,642.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352,787.27, 486,846.83 and 191,642.32 is: 264,466.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352,787.27 : 486,846.83 = 191,642.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352,787.27/486,846.83 = 191,642.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352,787.27x = 486,846.83 × 191,642.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352,787.27x = 93,300,455,985.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,300,455,985.85/352,787.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,466.62

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