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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,283.70, 436,925.55 and 197,971.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,283.70, 436,925.55 and 197,971.70 is: 296,957.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,283.70 : 436,925.55 = 197,971.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,283.70/436,925.55 = 197,971.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,283.70x = 436,925.55 × 197,971.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,283.70x = 86,498,893,906.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,498,893,906.94/291,283.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296,957.55

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