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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,676.80, 437,515.20 and 197,673.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,676.80, 437,515.20 and 197,673.60 is: 296,510.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,676.80 : 437,515.20 = 197,673.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,676.80/437,515.20 = 197,673.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,676.80x = 437,515.20 × 197,673.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,676.80x = 86,485,204,638.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,485,204,638.72/291,676.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296,510.40

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