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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,322.61, 419,889.75 and 196,763.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,322.61, 419,889.75 and 196,763.22 is: 271,484.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,322.61 : 419,889.75 = 196,763.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,322.61/419,889.75 = 196,763.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,322.61x = 419,889.75 × 196,763.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,322.61x = 82,618,859,746.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,618,859,746.90/304,322.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,484.46

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