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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297,584.91, 410,429.76 and 195,714.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297,584.91, 410,429.76 and 195,714.97 is: 269,930.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297,584.91 : 410,429.76 = 195,714.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297,584.91/410,429.76 = 195,714.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297,584.91x = 410,429.76 × 195,714.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297,584.91x = 80,327,249,680.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,327,249,680.87/297,584.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,930.52

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