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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290,995.20, 436,492.80 and 197,683.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290,995.20, 436,492.80 and 197,683.20 is: 296,524.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290,995.20 : 436,492.80 = 197,683.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290,995.20/436,492.80 = 197,683.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290,995.20x = 436,492.80 × 197,683.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290,995.20x = 86,287,293,480.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,287,293,480.96/290,995.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296,524.80

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