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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352,924.81, 487,035.87 and 191,779.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352,924.81, 487,035.87 and 191,779.47 is: 264,655.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352,924.81 : 487,035.87 = 191,779.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352,924.81/487,035.87 = 191,779.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352,924.81x = 487,035.87 × 191,779.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352,924.81x = 93,403,481,278.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,403,481,278.28/352,924.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,655.47

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