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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,479.70, 474,391.48 and 197,878.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,479.70, 474,391.48 and 197,878.69 is: 296,612.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,479.70 : 474,391.48 = 197,878.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,479.70/474,391.48 = 197,878.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,479.70x = 474,391.48 × 197,878.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,479.70x = 93,871,964,609.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,871,964,609.56/316,479.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296,612.91

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