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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,627.81, 438,909.81 and 198,462.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,627.81, 438,909.81 and 198,462.88 is: 297,672.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,627.81 : 438,909.81 = 198,462.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,627.81/438,909.81 = 198,462.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,627.81x = 438,909.81 × 198,462.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,627.81x = 87,107,304,952.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,107,304,952.85/292,627.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297,672.68

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