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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,462.79, 474,366.13 and 197,861.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,462.79, 474,366.13 and 197,861.78 is: 296,587.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,462.79 : 474,366.13 = 197,861.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,462.79/474,366.13 = 197,861.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,462.79x = 474,366.13 × 197,861.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,462.79x = 93,858,926,853.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,858,926,853.51/316,462.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296,587.56

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