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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,462.04, 474,364.98 and 197,861.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,462.04, 474,364.98 and 197,861.06 is: 296,586.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,462.04 : 474,364.98 = 197,861.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,462.04/474,364.98 = 197,861.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,462.04x = 474,364.98 × 197,861.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,462.04x = 93,858,357,769.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,858,357,769.68/316,462.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296,586.47

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