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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358,979.56, 495,391.79 and 197,834.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358,979.56, 495,391.79 and 197,834.61 is: 273,011.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358,979.56 : 495,391.79 = 197,834.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358,979.56/495,391.79 = 197,834.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358,979.56x = 495,391.79 × 197,834.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358,979.56x = 98,005,642,066.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,005,642,066.44/358,979.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,011.76

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