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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358,425.63, 494,627.49 and 197,279.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358,425.63, 494,627.49 and 197,279.52 is: 272,245.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358,425.63 : 494,627.49 = 197,279.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358,425.63/494,627.49 = 197,279.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358,425.63x = 494,627.49 × 197,279.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358,425.63x = 97,579,873,806.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,579,873,806.00/358,425.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,245.80

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