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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360,973.74, 498,149.64 and 197,627.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360,973.74, 498,149.64 and 197,627.50 is: 272,729.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360,973.74 : 498,149.64 = 197,627.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360,973.74/498,149.64 = 197,627.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360,973.74x = 498,149.64 × 197,627.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360,973.74x = 98,448,067,979.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,448,067,979.10/360,973.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,729.17

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