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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,707.60, 437,561.40 and 197,229.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,707.60, 437,561.40 and 197,229.20 is: 295,843.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,707.60 : 437,561.40 = 197,229.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,707.60/437,561.40 = 197,229.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,707.60x = 437,561.40 × 197,229.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,707.60x = 86,299,884,872.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,299,884,872.88/291,707.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,843.80

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