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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377,427.27, 565,711.68 and 197,234.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377,427.27, 565,711.68 and 197,234.85 is: 295,627.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377,427.27 : 565,711.68 = 197,234.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377,427.27/565,711.68 = 197,234.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377,427.27x = 565,711.68 × 197,234.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377,427.27x = 111,578,058,348.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,578,058,348.05/377,427.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,627.97

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