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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,042, 562,701.24 and 197,541.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,042, 562,701.24 and 197,541.84 is: 296,385.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,042 : 562,701.24 = 197,541.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,042/562,701.24 = 197,541.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,042x = 562,701.24 × 197,541.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,042x = 111,157,038,319.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,157,038,319.88/375,042
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296,385.57

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