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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298,343.37, 447,512.64 and 197,592.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298,343.37, 447,512.64 and 197,592.38 is: 296,386.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298,343.37 : 447,512.64 = 197,592.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298,343.37/447,512.64 = 197,592.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298,343.37x = 447,512.64 × 197,592.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298,343.37x = 88,425,085,380.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,425,085,380.12/298,343.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296,386.96

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