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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408,021.70, 611,303.55 and 197,194.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408,021.70, 611,303.55 and 197,194.90 is: 295,440.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408,021.70 : 611,303.55 = 197,194.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408,021.70/611,303.55 = 197,194.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408,021.70x = 611,303.55 × 197,194.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408,021.70x = 120,545,942,411.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,545,942,411.90/408,021.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,440.03

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