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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,848.44, 420,551.06 and 197,453

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,848.44, 420,551.06 and 197,453 is: 272,394.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,848.44 : 420,551.06 = 197,453 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,848.44/420,551.06 = 197,453/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,848.44x = 420,551.06 × 197,453
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,848.44x = 83,039,068,450.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,039,068,450.18/304,848.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,394.60

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