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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352,862.41, 486,952.32 and 191,717.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352,862.41, 486,952.32 and 191,717.37 is: 264,571.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352,862.41 : 486,952.32 = 191,717.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352,862.41/486,952.32 = 191,717.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352,862.41x = 486,952.32 × 191,717.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352,862.41x = 93,357,218,105.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,357,218,105.80/352,862.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,571.16

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