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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,417.02, 413,264.96 and 197,460.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,417.02, 413,264.96 and 197,460.88 is: 272,541.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,417.02 : 413,264.96 = 197,460.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,417.02/413,264.96 = 197,460.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,417.02x = 413,264.96 × 197,460.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,417.02x = 81,603,662,674.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,603,662,674.76/299,417.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,541.83

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