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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,417.52, 413,265.65 and 197,461.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,417.52, 413,265.65 and 197,461.38 is: 272,542.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,417.52 : 413,265.65 = 197,461.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,417.52/413,265.65 = 197,461.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,417.52x = 413,265.65 × 197,461.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,417.52x = 81,604,004,568.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,604,004,568.29/299,417.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,542.52

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