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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,565.20, 488,343.22 and 197,511.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,565.20, 488,343.22 and 197,511.99 is: 296,265.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,565.20 : 488,343.22 = 197,511.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,565.20/488,343.22 = 197,511.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,565.20x = 488,343.22 × 197,511.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,565.20x = 96,453,641,185.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,453,641,185.21/325,565.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296,265.21

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