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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,529.06, 474,465.51 and 197,928.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,529.06, 474,465.51 and 197,928.14 is: 296,687.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,529.06 : 474,465.51 = 197,928.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,529.06/474,465.51 = 197,928.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,529.06x = 474,465.51 × 197,928.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,529.06x = 93,910,075,888.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,910,075,888.45/316,529.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296,687.06

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