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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358,714.78, 495,029.69 and 197,570.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358,714.78, 495,029.69 and 197,570.41 is: 272,648.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358,714.78 : 495,029.69 = 197,570.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358,714.78/495,029.69 = 197,570.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358,714.78x = 495,029.69 × 197,570.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358,714.78x = 97,803,218,815.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,803,218,815.47/358,714.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,648.98

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