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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290,999.70, 436,499.55 and 197,687.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290,999.70, 436,499.55 and 197,687.70 is: 296,531.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290,999.70 : 436,499.55 = 197,687.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290,999.70/436,499.55 = 197,687.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290,999.70x = 436,499.55 × 197,687.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290,999.70x = 86,290,592,090.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,290,592,090.54/290,999.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296,531.55

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