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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315,524.40, 473,286.60 and 197,329.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315,524.40, 473,286.60 and 197,329.20 is: 295,993.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315,524.40 : 473,286.60 = 197,329.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315,524.40/473,286.60 = 197,329.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315,524.40x = 473,286.60 × 197,329.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315,524.40x = 93,393,266,148.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,393,266,148.72/315,524.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,993.80

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