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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,757.91, 507,975.91 and 196,646.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,757.91, 507,975.91 and 196,646.75 is: 294,876.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,757.91 : 507,975.91 = 196,646.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,757.91/507,975.91 = 196,646.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,757.91x = 507,975.91 × 196,646.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,757.91x = 99,891,813,510.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,891,813,510.57/338,757.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294,876.69

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