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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,220.38, 498,466.33 and 197,877.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,220.38, 498,466.33 and 197,877.59 is: 273,061.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,220.38 : 498,466.33 = 197,877.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,220.38/498,466.33 = 197,877.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,220.38x = 498,466.33 × 197,877.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,220.38x = 98,635,313,089.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,635,313,089.52/361,220.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,061.32

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