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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358,966.73, 495,377.46 and 197,827.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358,966.73, 495,377.46 and 197,827.65 is: 273,004.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358,966.73 : 495,377.46 = 197,827.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358,966.73/495,377.46 = 197,827.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358,966.73x = 495,377.46 × 197,827.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358,966.73x = 97,999,358,774.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,999,358,774.77/358,966.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,004.02

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