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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352,901.61, 486,995.66 and 197,842.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352,901.61, 486,995.66 and 197,842.62 is: 273,018.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352,901.61 : 486,995.66 = 197,842.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352,901.61/486,995.66 = 197,842.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352,901.61x = 486,995.66 × 197,842.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352,901.61x = 96,348,497,303.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,348,497,303.03/352,901.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,018.02

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