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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,689.71, 445,034.50 and 197,044.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,689.71, 445,034.50 and 197,044.46 is: 295,566.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,689.71 : 445,034.50 = 197,044.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,689.71/445,034.50 = 197,044.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,689.71x = 445,034.50 × 197,044.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,689.71x = 87,691,580,016.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,691,580,016.09/296,689.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,566.64

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