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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,958.40, 437,246.40 and 197,955.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,958.40, 437,246.40 and 197,955.20 is: 296,464.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,958.40 : 437,246.40 = 197,955.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,958.40/437,246.40 = 197,955.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,958.40x = 437,246.40 × 197,955.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,958.40x = 86,555,198,561.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,555,198,561.28/291,958.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296,464.15

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