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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,961.44, 489,856.88 and 193,826.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,961.44, 489,856.88 and 193,826.72 is: 267,486.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,961.44 : 489,856.88 = 193,826.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,961.44/489,856.88 = 193,826.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,961.44x = 489,856.88 × 193,826.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,961.44x = 94,947,352,319.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,947,352,319.83/354,961.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267,486.38

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