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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360,710.29, 497,761.98 and 197,363.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360,710.29, 497,761.98 and 197,363.26 is: 272,351.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360,710.29 : 497,761.98 = 197,363.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360,710.29/497,761.98 = 197,363.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360,710.29x = 497,761.98 × 197,363.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360,710.29x = 98,239,926,325.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,239,926,325.86/360,710.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,351.33

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