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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358,983.65, 495,400.71 and 197,844.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358,983.65, 495,400.71 and 197,844.54 is: 273,027.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358,983.65 : 495,400.71 = 197,844.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358,983.65/495,400.71 = 197,844.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358,983.65x = 495,400.71 × 197,844.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358,983.65x = 98,012,325,585.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,012,325,585.62/358,983.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,027.27

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