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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,364.67, 392,583.41 and 197,275.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,364.67, 392,583.41 and 197,275.60 is: 272,351.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,364.67 : 392,583.41 = 197,275.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,364.67/392,583.41 = 197,275.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,364.67x = 392,583.41 × 197,275.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,364.67x = 77,447,127,757.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,447,127,757.80/284,364.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,351.44

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