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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,978.22, 439,015.01 and 197,835.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,978.22, 439,015.01 and 197,835.53 is: 296,447.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,978.22 : 439,015.01 = 197,835.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,978.22/439,015.01 = 197,835.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,978.22x = 439,015.01 × 197,835.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,978.22x = 86,852,763,997.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,852,763,997.05/292,978.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296,447.86

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