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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,623.44, 438,903.26 and 198,458.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,623.44, 438,903.26 and 198,458.51 is: 297,666.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,623.44 : 438,903.26 = 198,458.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,623.44/438,903.26 = 198,458.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,623.44x = 438,903.26 × 198,458.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,623.44x = 87,104,084,571.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,104,084,571.15/292,623.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297,666.13

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